Solution to Helpmate Number 6

The theme of this problem is the same as for helpmate number 5 namely selective promotion followed by self-block or interference by the promoted piece (further details on this theme can be found in the solution to helpmate number 5).

Solution 1.

Black moving first

1.d1=N Bc2 2. Nb2 Be3 mate.

Solution 2.

Black moving first

1. d1=R Bc2 2. Rd2 Ba3 mate.

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