Chess Problem Corner:13 July 2025

Problem 1

Divided we fall white to play and win

{[#]} 1. Qxc5 (1. Qxc4 Kxe5 (1… cxb4 2. Qf1#) 2. Qd5+) 1… Kxe6 (1… c3 2. Qf2#) 2. Qc6# *

Problem 2

Whats goes up white to play and win

{[#]} 1. e4 Na5 (1… Nd2 2. Re3#) (1… c4 2. Qe3#) (1… gxf2 2. Rhe3#) (1… h1=Q+ 2. Rxh1#) 2. Qxa5# *

Problem 3

Must Come down white to play and win

{[#]} 1. Qh1 Kxg6 (1… Rf4+ 2. Qe4# (2. Rxf4+)) (1… g4 2. Qh5#) (1… Ne2 2. Qb1#) 2. Qh7# *

Problem 4

Cat and Mouse situation White to play and win

{[#]} 1. Kd7 Kf5 (1… Kd4 2. Ke6#) (1… f5 2. Qc3#) 2. Kd6# *

Problem 5

Top Cat and mouse situation white to play and win

{[#]} 1. Na3+ Ka4 (1… Kc5 2. Kd3#) (1… Kxa3 2. Ra1#) 2. Kb2# *