September 9th

Walter Langweil (09-09-1905 - ?) Czech composer

Walter Langweil composed direct mates and selfmates.

Langweil, Walter
Jas, 6^th Sep 1928 (137)

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In the set play, mates are prepared against all Black moves: 1...Rxc8/Bxg7 2.Qb2+ cxb2# or 1...Rb8 2.Qb1+ Rxb1#
The key leaves one more possibility to Black:
1. Bh8! ZZ

1. ... Rb8 2. Qb1+ Rxb1#
1. ... Rxc8/Bg7 2. Qb2+ cxb2#
1. ... Bf8 2. Qa3+ Bxa3#