July 29th

Peter Philipp Schmitt (29-07-1903 - ?) German composer

Peter Philip Schmitt composed direct mates.

Schmitt, Peter Philipp
Caissa, 1951
2^nd Prize

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5 + 8

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Tries:
1.Bd6? (2.Qg7#[B]/Rg6#[A])
1...Kxf6 2.Qe7#
1...Be5 2.Qg7#[B] but 1...Bxf6!
1.Qb8? (2.Rg6#[A])
1...Be5 2.Qxe5# but 1...Bxf6!
1.Ba3! (2.Qg7#[B])
1...Kxf6 2.Qe7#
1...Bxf6 2.Bxc1#
Probably inspired by Sam Loyd's American Indian, this problem adds the Barnes theme.