How is it done?

[liam stephens]

In the position below, with Black (on 23) to play a draw results, but if White plays first he wins. Now place the same pieces elsewhere to warrant the terms of EITHER TO PLAY, BLACK TO DRAW
Two very different ideas exist. (with several possible settings)

[Alex_Moiseyev]

I think first class of positions will be something like this (see diagram below), which could be on any place on the board. I am still looking at second idea, but even if I find it - I will not post it giving other a chance.

If white can have 2 mans - I know the answer, but if white should have 1 King and 1 man - I don't know solution for second idea.



Alex

[liam stephens]

All give it up?

Try: Black King on 5, White King on 2, White man on 9.

I found this problem in George Smith's booklet
"Challenge of Draughts" - Sept 1960.

[Alex_Moiseyev]

I didn't give up, but I didn't solve it ! It's a good one, thanks

Alex