Problem 696.
Our readers will remember that Problem 696, by Mr Thus. Sexton, proved to be defective. The author now sends the correct position, as follows :— White— X at QBB,Q at Q R sq, Rooks at KR 5 and X Xt 6, Bishops at Q B 7- and Q Xt 5, Kb at X B 3 and Q B sq, Pawns at X B 5, X 4, Q 2, and Q B 4.
Black— X at QB4,QatKB7. EatQ B 6, Fawns at KKt2,E 83, and QKt 5. White to play and mate in two moves. Answers to Correspondents. Correct solution of Problem 700 received from GE, Kaitangata ; HB 0, Roslyn. Solution of Pboblkm 700 i Key move— l Qtoß 8. T Sexton, Ashurst.— Thanks for problem and game j both are utilised in this issue. G Baynes, Kaitangata.— Your solutions of Problems 701 and 702 are both incorrect. TbJ» is unusual ; please try again. Letter arrived just on going to press. H B Cotton, Roslyn.— Tonr solution of Problem. 702 is correct. Yea, it is not easy.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1951, 11 April 1889, Page 29
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177Problem 696. Otago Witness, Issue 1951, 11 April 1889, Page 29
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