February 2nd

Nicolae A. Drăgan (02-02-1941) Romanian composer

Nicky Drăgan composed direct mates, helpmates, fairy problems and retro problems.

Here is an example of his art:

Drăgan, Nicolae A.
Romanian Championship 1969- 1970
1^st Place

#2

10 + 9

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1.Bh3! (2.Sf2#)

1...Rxf4 2.Qc2#
1...Sdxf4 2.Se5#
1...Sexf4 2.Sxf6#
1...Qxf4 2.Sd6#
1...Ke4 2.Qc2#
1...Sxe3 2.Sxe3#

Give-and-take key, Schiffman defence (4 times).