Byron Zappas
Bournemouth 1989 TT
1° Prize







#2   13+15                        zapp8901



Tries:   
1.bxc7?
1.Rf5?
1.f3?
1.Be3?
 
[2.Rxd6#]
[2.Qf3#]
[2.Qe4#]
[2.Qc4#]
 
1...Bd7!
1...Rd7!
1...Bf4!
1...Rf4!
 
 
Solution: 
1.Ba1!
1...Bd7
1...Rd7
[2.Qc4#]
2.Sxc7#
2.Qxe6#
 
1...Bf4
1...Rf4
 
2.Qf3#
2.Rxe5#

A splendid problem showing the TRD theme with four thematic tries, each defeated by a different one of the thematic defences. I particulary like the interplay of white and black pieces, and the associated dual avoidance. (Judge: John Rice)