Unofficial World Championship Checker Problem Composing Contest 49

[Bill Salot]

This contest, featuring more Kingless Kapers, is underway and will be active until Leap Year Day, February 29.

It introduces a new contestant; and re-introduces an infrequent one. Will their original, unpublished challengers upset the old timers?

Most of these original, unpublished, kingless settings can or did arise in games. So enjoying them brings a possible bonus of learning something practical. They are otherwise quite dissimilar in theme and style.

Please play out their animations at this web site, and honor us with your vote for the one that impresses you most. You don't have to be a great problem solver, as long as you appreciate checker beauty when you see it.

The current voters' ladder standing has Leo Springer, Netherlands, on top by picking winners in 75% of his tries. Get on the ladder by advising Bill Salot how you voted. His address is beneath the diagrams.