Final Award in Quick Composing TT-247 | Окончательные итоги блицконкурса TT-247

Makihovi a la Rukhlis | Мэкихови а-ля Рухлис

Theme | Тема

29 entries were received from 9 authors representing 4 countries | На конкурс поступило 29 композиций от 9 авторов из 4 стран


EN <-> RU

At first I want to thank Aleksey Oganesjan and editorial board of “SuperProblem” for the opportunity to suggest a theme and for excellent organization of the tourney.
I received 30 anonymous problems from TT Director. I didn’t include following problems in the award:
- No 17 (Ka6-Ke5) – unsuccessful reworking of example No 1;
- No 24 (Ke1-Kd4), No 28 (Kg1-Kf4) – non-thematic;
- No 4 (Kd8-Kd4), No 5 (Kh4-Ke5), No 9 (Kh7-Kf5), No 10 (Ka8-Kc6), No 15 (Kf7-Ke4), No 19 (Kb7 Kc5), No 20 (Kc7-Kd5), No 21 (Kh6-Kd4), No 22 (Kd7-Kd5), No 23 (Kc2-Ke4) – many Black duals in thematic set play. I especially pity No 5 with pleasant play;
- problems where thematic variations repeated in set play, try and solution.

The theme required a separation of dual mates with change of defenses. In contradistinction to Makihovi theme, the TT theme have opportunities to complicate change-play by adding new interconnections between Black moves that have such weakening moments. I was pleasantly surprised by some new nuances in realization of the theme about that I did not think earlier. I am very glad that the tourney gave good problems for that I thank its authors. I thank all participants for their attention to proposed theme and hope for further elaboration of it.

Award is the following | Отличия распределились следующим образом

1st-2nd Prize - No 1B
Anatoly Vasilenko & Mark Basisty
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
2bq2R1/2N5/8/4Bk1P/Q2p4/6p1/2N1R3/3K4
#2(8+5)
1st-2nd Prize - No 6
Pavel Murashev
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
5Rb1/1p1PN3/1P2p1P1/4k2K/1PQnN2B/3R1n2/3br2P/8
#2(12+8)
3rd-4th Prize - No 2
Anatoly Vasilenko
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
4rn2/2P4B/2KNPp1P/3Pkr1N/5p2/2bR4/8/1b4Q1
#2(10+8)

1st-2nd Prize - No 1B, Anatoly Vasilenko & Mark Basisty (Ukraine) 2bq2R1/2N5/8/4Bk1P/Q2p4/6p1/2N1R3/3K4

*1...d3 (x) 2.Qe4# (A) / Qf4# (B) / Qg4# (C)
1.Qe8? – 2.Qg6#, 1...Qg5 (a) 2.Qxc8#, 1...Qxe8/Qf6 2.Sxd4# (X), 1...Qd6!
1.Qxd4! – 2.Se3#
1...Qg5 (a) 2.Qe4# (A)
[Qf4? (B), Qg4? (C)]
1...Qxg8 (b) 2.Qf4# (B) [Qg4? (C), Qe4? (A)]
1...Qxc7 (c) 2.Qg4# (C) [Qe4? (A), Qf4? (B)]
1...Qxd4+ 2.Sxd4# (X)
This problem is pleasant in all respects. Nice construction, three thematic variations, dual avoidances in a duel of Queens’, change mates (initially also there is a change-mate on 1…Qxc7). A solid work by externally and in content.
EN <-> RU

1st-2nd Prize - No 6, Pavel Murashev (Russia) 5Rb1/1p1PN3/1P2p1P1/4k2K/1PQnN2B/3R1n2/3br2P/8

*1...Rxe4 2.Qc5# (A) / 2.Qc7# (B)
1.Sg3? – 2.Qc5# (A) / 2.Qc7# (B), 1...Sf5 2.Bf6#, 1...Bxb4! [Bg3?]
1.Sd6? – 2.Qc5# (A) [Qc7?], 1...Kxd6 (a) 2.Qc7# (B), 1...Sf5 (b) / Sb3 2.Bf6#, 1...Bxb4 2.Bg3#, 1...Bf7! [2...Kf4!]
1.Sf6! – 2.Qc7# (B) [Qc5?], 1...Kd6 (a) 2.Qc5# (A), 1...Sf5 (b) 2.Sg4#, 1...Kf4 / Bxb4 2.Bg3#
From this problem, I feel an author’s experience. The proposed theme is “woven” into complex modern thematic. King le Grand seems usual but I cannot imagine more best and complicated realization of proposed theme with two thematic variations. Additional change-mate and Barns try raises the problem on level of extra class. Previous problem “lured” me with ease, beauty and with of modern paints, this problem – with depth and wisdom.
EN <-> RU

3rd-4th Prize - No 2, Anatoly Vasilenko (Russia) 4rn2/2P4B/2KNPp1P/3Pkr1N/5p2/2bR4/8/1b4Q1

*1...Rg5 (x) 2.Sc4# (A) / 2.Sf7# (B)
1.Sg3? – 2.Sc4# (A) / 2.Sf7# (B), 1...fxg3 / f3 2.Qe3# (X), 1...Re7 2.Sc4# (A), 1...Bxd3 2.Sf7# (B), 1...Rxe6!
1.Sxf6? – 2.Sg4#, 1...Rxf6 (a) 2.Sc4# (A) [Sf7? (B)], 1...Kxf6 2.Qg7#, 1...Rg5 (x) 2.Qxg5#, 1...f3!
1.Sxf4! – 2.Qe3# (X), 1...Rxf4 (b) 2.Sf7# (B) [Sc4? (A)], 1...Kxf4 2.Qg3#, 1...Bxd3 2.Sxd3#, 1...Bd2/Bd4 2.Qd4#
Nice method that is well-known in realization of Rukhlis theme – initially Black move is impossible due to Black Pawn – is realized quite lucky and two times. Excellent orientation in opportunities of genre and unity content. If there will be once more change-mate on 1…Rg5 in solution then the problem would share 1st place.
EN <-> RU
3rd-4th Prize - No 7
Pavel Murashev
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
1r1R4/1b1qP3/3pP1Q1/1P1kP3/1P3p2/1K2R1B1/2N4b/8
#2(11+7)
5th Prize - No 1A
Anatoly Vasilenko
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
3n2B1/3r4/2p2p1B/5k1P/Q2p2Nb/5Ppb/4N3/3K4
#2(8+9)
6th Prize - No 12
Narayanan C. G. S.
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
3R4/1rn1P3/Rq2P3/1QBpkpP1/1N3N1K/5PP1/2BrP3/3n4
#2(14+8)

3rd-4th Prize - No 7, Pavel Murashev (Russia) 1r1R4/1b1qP3/3pP1Q1/1P1kP3/1P3p2/1K2R1B1/2N4b/8

*1...Qxe6 2.Qe4# (A) / 2.Qd3# (B)
*1...dxe5 2.Rxd7# (C) / 2.Rd3# (D)
1.e8Q? – 2.Qe4# (A) / 2.Qd3# (B), 1...Qh7/Qxe8 2.Rxd6#, 1...Qe7!
1.Qf5? (X) – 2.Rd3# (D), 1...Qxb5 (a) 2.Rxd6#, 1...fxe3 (b) 2.exd6# (Y), 1...Bg1!
1.Sd4? – 2.Qe4# (A) [Qd3?], 1...Kxd4 2.Qd3# (B), 1...dxe5 2.Rxd7# (C) [Rd3?], 1...fxe3!
1.exd6! (Y) – 2.Qd3# (B) [Qe4?], 1...Qxb5 (a) 2.Qe4# (A), 1...fxe3 (b) 2.Qf5# (X), 1...Kxd6 2.Rxd7# (C)
An attempt to double the proposed theme was quite attractive. Last try and solution give a flight, contain le Grand and its very harmonious. Salazar theme “stands near” thematic play and quite lucky complements change-mates. Realization of Barns theme leaves much to be desired. And again I am missing the last detail to complete a very complex concept – change of one defense with separation of dual mates. But even in this form the problem is very solid (in my understanding of modern twomover genre).
EN <-> RU

5th Prize - No 1A, Anatoly Vasilenko (Ukraine) 3n2B1/3r4/2p2p1B/5k1P/Q2p2Nb/5Ppb/4N3/3K4

*1...d3 (x) 2.Qe4# (A) / 2.Qf4# (B)
*1...Rf7 (a) / Re7 (b) 2.Sxd4# (C)
1.Qс4? – 2.Qd3#, 1...d3 (x) 2.Qe4# (A) / 2.Qf4# (B), 1...Rf7 (a) / Re7 (b) 2.Sxd4# (C), 1...Sf7 (c) 2.Bh7#, 1...Bxg4! (d)
1.Qxd4! – 2.Se3#, 1...Rf7 (a) 2.Qe4# (A) [Qf4? (B)], 1...Re7 (b) 2.Qf4# (B) [Qe4? (A)], 1...Rxd4+ 2.Sxd4# (C), 1...Sf7 (c) 2.Qxd7#, 1...Bxg4 (d) 2.fxg4#, 1...Bg5 2.Sxg3#
It is a scheme of the problem that shared 1-2 Prizes. The content deserves a Prize distinction. I expected such similar problems in this TT.
EN <-> RU

6th Prize - No 12, Narayanan C. G. S. (India) 3R4/1rn1P3/Rq2P3/1QBpkpP1/1N3N1K/5PP1/2BrP3/3n4

*1...d4 (a) 2.Bd6# (A) / 2.Bxd4# (B)
1.Qc6? – 2.Sg6#, 1...Rd4 (b) 2.Bd6# (A), 1...Qxb4 2.Qd6#, 1...Qxc6 2.Sxc6#, 1...Qxc5!
1.Qd3! – 2.Qxf5#, 1...Qxe6 (c) 2.Bd4# (B), 1...Rxc2 2.Qd4#, 1...Se3 2.Qxe3#, 1...Rxd3 2.Sbxd3#, 1...Qxc5 2.Sg6#
The proposed theme is complicated by change functions of moves with Dombrovskis effect and two pairs of mates on the same squares by different pieces.
EN <-> RU
Special Prize - No 8
Pavel Murashev
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
6r1/2nQN3/2p5/1b3Rp1/2p1kr2/1nP2pR1/2PP1PPB/2b1N1K1
#2(12+11)
Honorable mention - No 11
Narayanan C. G. S.
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
2n2K2/1R1p1Bp1/3k3p/3P4/1Pb2b2/2Q2N2/1n6/8
#2(7+8)
Commendation - No 13
Aleksandr Tyunin
TT-247, SuperProblem, 08-12-2020
5k1K/2pB2p1/2N1P3/3n4/1bp3p1/6Q1/8/1R6
#2(6+7)

Special Prize - No 8, Pavel Murashev (Russia) 6r1/2nQN3/2p5/1b3Rp1/2p1kr2/1nP2pR1/2PP1PPB/2b1N1K1

*1...fxg2 (x) 2.Re3# (X)
1.Rxf3? – 2.Re3# (X), 1...Rxf3 2.Re5# (A) / 2.gxf3# (B), 1...Sd5 2.Qe6#, 1...Bxd2!
1.Sxf3? – 2.Re5# (A), 1...Rg4 (b) 2.Rxg4# (C), 1...Rxf3 2.gxf3# (B), 1...Rh4!
1.d4? – 2.Re5# (A), 1...Rg4 (b) / h4 2.gxf3# (B) [2...Rxf3??], 1...Rxf5 2.Qxf5#, 1...cxd3 e.p.!
1.Rg4! (C) – 2.gxf3# (B), 1...Rxg4 (b) 2.Re5# (A) [2...Rxf3??], 1...fxg2 (x) 2.f3#, 1...Sd4/Sxd2 2.Qd4#
The author used his knowledges of mechanism for realization of Djachuk combination. But I don’t think that the proposed theme decorates this combination. Rather, the opposite is true: the combination decorates proposed theme and pushes it into the background. So I am not sure: is the theme needed here at all? That’s why – only special Prize.
EN <-> RU

Honorable mention - No 11, Narayanan C. G. S. (India) 2n2K2/1R1p1Bp1/3k3p/3P4/1Pb2b2/2Q2N2/1n6/8

1.Ke8? – 2.Rxd7#, 1...Bb5 (a) 2.Qc7# (A) / 2.Qc5# (B), 1...Sb6!
1.Sh4? – 2.Sf5#, 1...Bd3 (b) 2.Qc7# (A), 1...g5 2.Qf6#, 1...Se7!
1.Kxg7! – 2.Qf6#, 1...Bxd5 (c) 2.Qc5# (B), 1...Be5+/Bg5 2.Qe5#
The author lucky organized a play and avoided Black duals. Nice key with flight-giving and with provoking a check.
EN <-> RU

Commendation - No 13, Aleksandr Tyunin (Russia) 5k1K/2pB2p1/2N1P3/3n4/1bp3p1/6Q1/8/1R6

1.Qa3? – 2.Qa8#, 1...Sb6 2.Qxb4# (A) / 2.Rf1# (B), 1...Be7 2.Rb8# (C), 1...Se7!
1.Qe5? – 2.Qxg7#, 1...Bc3 2.Rb8# (C), 1...Sf6!
1.Qd6+? Se7 2.Rf1# (B), 1...Bxd6 2.Rb8# (C), 1...cxd6!
1.Qc3! – 2.Qxg7#, 1...Sf6 2.Qxb4# (A), 1...Sxc3 2.Rf1# (B)
Simple realization of the theme in pure form in try 1.Qa3? and in solution 1.Qc3! And again a purity of the play is achieved thanks to different threats.
EN <-> RU


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