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The original aspect of this problem is that T.R. Dawson made a Christmas tree out of his starting position, but it’s lights out for Black in six moves.


Solution:

Were you curious about the symmetry? Is there more than one solution? Here it is: 1.g6 fxg6 2.c6 Kf7 [2...g5 3.c7 Kf7 4.c8Q Kg6 5.Qg8+ Kh6 6.Qg7#]3.c7 Kg8 4.e8Q+ Kh7 5.Qf8 h4 6.Qg7# Although there is symmetry, there is more space on the queenside, so if you try the same plan, it will take eight moves instead of six: 1.c6 dxc6 2.g6 Kd7 3.g7 Kc8 4.e8Q+ Kb7 5.b4 h4 6.g8Q c5 7.Qxb5+ Ka7 8.Qgb8#

 


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