THE IDEAL FLECK THEME IN 2 MINIATURES CONCLUSION

Dr Ian Shanahan, 12.i.17.

I urge every interested reader to consult beforehand the first two instalments of this series of articles, in The
Problemist, July 1997 (pp.170171), and November 1998 (pp.465467), respectively. I shall continue to present the
problems as a chronologically organized sequence herein, with the numbering continuing on seamlessly from
before: i.e., 40, 41, etc.

The following problemists are thanked wholeheartedly for enthusiastically providing original compositions
illustrating the Ideal Fleck theme in a miniature 2 (even if the majority of them fell to anticipation), for numerous
additional published examples, as well as for supplying various other emendations (such as notifications of
precursors etc.): Vemund Blomkvist, Udo Degener (above all!), Geoff Foster (for sifting through his WinChloe
database), Zdenk Libi, Robert A. Lincoln, John M. Rice, and, finally, the late Klaus-Peter Zuncke (whose massive
59,200-entry database of direct-mate miniatures, current to early 2007, has been absolutely invaluable in
pinpointing hitherto-unknown [to me] 2 Ideal-Fleck gems).

Details of anticipations: 15, 23, and alas! my own 29 are identically anticipated by Zdenk Libi, Rovnost
1971 (itself anticipated by 42, below), by 40, and by Henryk Kruk, 3 Comm Schachista 1991, respectively.
Therefore, problems from my first two articles which ostensibly have survived anticipation, or other ruinous pitfalls,
are: 112; 14; 17; 1922; 2425; 2728; 31; 3339.

En passant, it is astonishing how many problemists of Dutch and Scandinavian provenance (in the earlier years
particularly) have exercised themselves with encapsulating the Ideal Fleck theme in miniature 2 format, only
somewhat later composers from various other countries coming to the fore in this regard (most impressive being
Stanislav Kirillov). Moreover, observe two geometric motifs, or loci, that recur time and time again in various guises
here: (locus i) the wQ mates on three squares which, together with her post-key square and that of the mated bK in
the diagrammed position, trace out the two defining sides and hypotenuse of a right-angle triangle as well as the
line arising from that angles 45 bisection as in 55; (locus ii) exemplified by a bS on b1 (or its topological
equivalents a2, a7, b8, etc.) whose moves to a3, c3 and d2 defeat, pairwise by guard, threats on squares forming
the same isometric relationship (i.e. b5, c4 and e4), such that when the centres of these six squares are conjoined
appropriately, the image of a cube emerges as in 7.

Let us now re-clarify the relevant thematic definitions. In its primary forms, the Fleck theme and all of its variants
engage a number of primary threats (in a 2 miniature, typically three or four such threats) which are then
individually separated i.e., the essential, Ur-, Fleck-pattern is: Key: 1.X! (>2.A,B,C,...) 1...a/b/c/... 2.A/B/C/.... It
could be the case that there are other defences which defeat all of the primary threats but admit new mates; the
latter are known collectively as elimination mates. (If the number of primary threats = n equals exactly the number
of elimination mates = n, then we refer to the problem as a Karlstrm-Fleck.) In those instances where certain
defences exist which permit two or more threats manifesting themselves as mates after the very same defence
i.e., duals, triples, etc. then we are confronted with a Partial Fleck; where there are no such duals etc., yet more
than one defence allows the same threatened single mate i.e., so-called Black duals then we label the problem
a Total Fleck. Here, we are focussing only upon the most accurate and rigorous Fleck-form of all, the Ideal Fleck,
whereby there is a strict one-to-one correspondence between the number of threats, the number of variations
(excluding those that generate an elimination mate) and the number of separated mates. Much of the artistic merit
of such Fleck problems lies not so much in the algebraic Ideal Fleck-pattern per se but, rather, in the mechanisms
by which the various threats are forced singly within each variation.

My 1997 and 1998 articles devoted to this subject both amply demonstrated that, although fine examples of the
Ideal Fleck theme in 2 miniature garb are by no means easy to compose, it has proven possible to blend this
theme with numerous other thematic or structural elements such as, in no particular order: multi-phase settings
(exhibiting set-play, convincing tries, and/or changed play); surprisingly generous keys (e.g. those giving flight[s], or
inviting check[s] from Black, etc.); asymmetry; the Java dual-avoidance theme; the Banny theme; batteries, half-
batteries, and the destruction (or establishment) of (Royal) batteries; cross-checks and other line-closures or shut-
offs; castling; promotions; a cyclic pattern of refutations (whereby each defence in turn defeats a different try [this is
apparently known as the Fedorovich theme], or pairs of refutations occur cyclically); model mates; pin-mates; duels
and geometric correspondences; the Grab theme; the Rudenko theme (i.e., threats in a try [or tries] are separated
by another try or after the key); the Ropke theme (i.e., dual-avoidance based on two promotions of the same Black
Pawn on the same square); the Secondary Fleck theme; Black Rex Solus; and Y-flights. Even more thematic
complexes may be unearthed within the problems below; these shall be explicated with the solutions.

For any further correspondence on the subject of Ideal Fleck 2 miniatures, I am best contacted via e-mail
< ian_shanahan@hotmail.com >.

Now to the problems themselves:

~1~
 40 A. Silvestre
Caissana Brasileira 1898 (V) C+
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[kdwdwGwd]
[)wdwdwdR]
[Kdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdw0wd]
[dwdwdrdw]
--------
2

1.Rh8! (>2.B~) 1...Ra1+/Rb1/Rc1/Rd1/Re1/Rg1/Rh1 2.Ba3/Bb4/Bc5/Bd6/Be7/Bg7/Bh6. 7-fold Ideal Fleck

theme involving a duel between the wB and bR, by way of a battery established by the key which utilizes line-
closing shut-offs. (The wPa7 has been added in order to idealize the Fleck theme and to eradicate the
unprovided flight [although the unprovided check does remain].) Ten years earlier, in 1888, John F. Keeble
published a miniature in Brownsons Chess Journal using the very same matrix, albeit far less perfectly
Q1r5/2p5/2S5/16/7K/8/2B4k. 40, by far the earliest miniature rendering of the Ideal Fleck theme, completely
anticipates 23.

41 Sandor Boros
Magyar Sakkvilag i.1926 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwIwdwdw]
[kGwdwdwd]
[0wdwdwdw]
[Q0wdwdwd]
[dndwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qc4! (>2.Qc2,Bc3,Bd2,Be1) 1...Pa2/Sc3/Sd2 2.Qc2/Bc3/Bd2. Sadly, the fourth threat is extraneous and
remains unforced.

42 Herbert Hultberg
Schackvrlden i.1944 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdpdwd]
[dw$wdpdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[iwdwIwdR]
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2

1.Rc2! (>2.00,Kf2,Kd2) 1...Pe3/Pf2+/Kb1 2.00/Kf2/Kd2. This problem anticipates 15 (and other precursors),
although try-play is lacking here. The key is bad flight-taking and obvious; there is also an unprovided
flight and check.

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 43 Sven Ekstrm
Schackvrlden 1944 C+
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[whKdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdw!wdwd]
[iwdwdwdw]
[pdPdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Kb7! (>2.Qb6,Qc5,Qd2) 1...Sa6/Sc6/Sd7/Pa3 2.Qb6/Qc5/Qd2/Qa3. A variant of locus ii with one

elimination mate! The strong defence 1...Pa3 (giving the bK a flight) is unprovided-for.

44 Herbert Hultberg
Schackvrlden 1944 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdNdwd]
[dwdp4pdw]
[wdwdkdwd]
[!wdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwIwdw]
--------
2

1.Ke2! (>2.Qd3,Qe3,Qf3) 1...Pf4/Re6/Pd4 2.Qd3/Qe3/Qf3. All three Black moves are unprovided-for!
(Hence the tries 1.Kd2/Kf2? are theoretical and fatuous.) A popular matrix with later composers... (For
example, it anticipates John Rices 32.)

45 Nico van Dijk

Schaakmat 1948 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[!wdwdwdw]
[wdwHwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[hwdkHwdK]
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2

1.Sef3! (>2.Qa1,Qd2,Qe1) 1...Kc1/Sc2/Sb3 2.Qa1/Qd2/Qe1. There is an unprovided flight.

~3~
 46 Karl Kaul
Hamburger Problem-Nachrichten i.1948 C+
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[Ndwdwdwd]
[dwGwdwdw]
[ndw$wdwd]
[dwiwdwdw]
[Bdwdwdwd]
[dwIwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sb6! (>2.Rd5,Rc6,Sd7) 1...Sb8/Sc7/Sb4 2.Rd5/Rc6/Sd7. A slightly more economical setting is attainable:

replace the wBc7 with a wP and then rotate the position 180.

47 R. Oriancourt
Bulletin dInformation de lU.P.F. ii.1948 C+
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[ndwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[kdK0wdQd]
[dwdwdRdw]
[wdwGwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qf7! (>2.Qb7,Qa7,Qa2) 1...Sb6/Pd5/Sc7 2.Qb7/Qa7/Qa2. The wQ is out-of-play and alas, there is an

unprovided-for flight-giving defence.

48 Gte Sundman
2 HM Springaren Weihnachtsturnier iii.1949 C+
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[kdwdwdwh]
[dwdwdw$B]
[wdKdpdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwGw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Kb6! (>2.Ra7,Rg8,Be4) 1...Sg6/Pe5/Sf7 2.Ra7/Rg8/Be4. Despite two strong unprovided-for defences, here
we can savour a beautiful strategic unity: each defence of the three defences closes a White line.

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 49 Pierre Bansac
Parallle 50 16.viii.1951 C+
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[wdwdkdnd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdNGKdwd]
[dwdwdwdP]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdQ]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qf5! (>2.Qf7,Qg6,Qf8) 1...Se7/Sf6/Sh6 2.Qf7/Qg6/Qf8. The key-piece is well out-of-play, and the wP is an
unfortunate necessity.

50 Karl Kaul
Caissa 15.iv.1953 C+
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[whwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wHw!wdwd]
[dkdwdwdw]
[Rdwdwdwd]
[Iwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sc4! (>2.Qb6,Qd5,Rb4) 1...Sa6/Sc6/Sd7 2.Qb6/Qd5/Rb4. A variant of locus ii. Only the flight-giving
defence 1...Sc6 is unprovided-for.

51 Halvar Hermanson
Norsk Vanfrtidskrift 1955 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwIw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dNdpipdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdRdQ]
--------
2

1.Qh5! (>2.Qe2,Qe8,Qf5) 1...Ke4/Ke6/Pd4 2.Qe2/Qe8/Qf5. The key gives a flight, but pins a Pawn. Sadly,
no defence here is provided-for.

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 52 Lev Sokolov
Comm Concours tchouvache 1955 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dn)wdwdw]
[Qdwdwdwd]
[dwdk0wdw]
[wdwdpdwd]
[dwdwIwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pc8Q! (>2.Qac6,Qae6,Qcc6,Qcc4) 1...Sd6/Sa5/Sc5/Sd8 2.Qac6/Qae6/Qcc6/Qcc4. The terrifically

overwhelming key and symmetric matrix raise eyebrows in relation to this miniatures award.

53 Eduardo Pardo
El Ajedrez Espanol i.1956 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[w$wdwdwd]
[dwdkdwdw]
[wdw)wdwd]
[dwdKdwdw]
[Pdwdwdwd]
[!ndwdwdw]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Sa3 2.Qh1. 1.Qb2! (>2.Qg2,Qb3,Qb5) 1...Sa3/Sc3/Sd2 2.Qg2/Qb3/Qb5. The only blemish here is
that the wQ is initially out-of-play, but the wPa2 plug is an baleful necessity. The set mate is changed (albeit
concurrently). All things considered, a fine problem.

54 Halvar Hermanson
Dagbladet (Oslo) 6.iii.1956 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdQdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdPdw$wd]
[hwdkdKdw]
--------
2

1.Qa5! (>2.Qa1,Qe1,Qd2) 1...Kc1/Sb3/Sc2 2.Qa1/Qe1/Qd2. This is a forerunner of Robert A. Lincolns

19, which is arguably superior to Hermansons precursor.

~6~
 55 David Hjelle
Arbejder-Skak viii.1956 (V) C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdKdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdw!wgk]
[wdRdwdpd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qf5? () 1...Kh4/Kh6 2.Qg4/Qg6. 1...Pg3! 1.Rc5! (>2.Qh2,Qh8,Qg5) 1...Kh4/Kh6/Pg3

2.Qh2/Qh8/Qg5. The original position has been rotated 90 anticlockwise (and reflected vertically) in order
to idealize the Fleck theme. Whilst there are unprovided flights, the prospective pinning of the bBg5 is
delicious in activating two of the threats. This miniature is partially anticipated by Nico van Dijk, Schaakmat
1953 which, however, does not parade any try-play. Locus i.

56 Nils G. G. van Dijk

Dagbladet (Oslo) 31.x.1956 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[w$wdwdwd]
[dwdwiwdw]
[wdwdPdw$]
[dwdwGwdw]
[wdKdwdwd]
[dwdwdwhw]
--------
2

1.Kd3! (>2.Rh5,Bf4,Bd4) 1...Se2/Sf3/Sh3 2.Rh5/Bf4/Bd4. This miniature completely anticipates Part 2s 26

(my setting suggested in the text being almost identical to this [reflected].) An excellent problem, as one would
expect from its author!

57 David Hjelle
2 HM Dagbladet (Oslo) 1957 C+
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[wdbdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[RdBdRdwd]
[dwiwdwdw]
[wdwdPdwd]
[dwIwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Ba4! (>2.Rac6,Ra5,Rec6,Re5) 1...Be6/Bb7/Ba6/Bd7 2.Rac6/Ra5/Rec6/Re5. Another perfectly

symmetrical matrix...

~7~
 58 Anders K. Andersson
Tidskrift fr Schack vi.1959 C+
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[wdwdwdwG]
[dwdwdKdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdkHw]
[wdwdwdRd]
[dwdwdPdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwhw]
--------
2

1.Se4? (>2.Sg3,Sd6) 1...Se2 2.Sd6; 1...Sf3! 1.Se6! (>2.Sd4,Rf4,Rg5) 1...Sh3/Sf3/Se2 2.Sd4/Rf4/Rg5.

The mate after 1...Se2 is changed. Ideal Fleck with the Rudenko theme. The archetypal form of locus ii.

59 Rauf Aliovsadzade & Medzhnun Vagidov

Skakbladet viii.1962 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[Iwiw)wdw]
[ndwdQdNd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[Gwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sf6/Sf2? (>2.Sd7,Qd5/Sd3) 1...Sc3 2.Sd7/Sd3; 1...Sb6/Sb2! 1.Se3! (>2.Qd5,Qc4,Bd4) 1...Sb2/Sc3/Sb6

2.Qd5/Qc4/Bd4. The mate after 1...Sc3 is changed over three phases. Ideal Fleck theme with the Rudenko
theme. The wSg4 is out-of-play.

60 A. J. Saferis
Problme viii.1964 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdw)wdw]
[wdpdwdwd]
[dwdkdKdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dw$wdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pe8Q! (>2.Qe5,Qd8,Qd7) 1...Kd4/Kd6/Pc5 2.Qe5/Qd8/Qd7. Using just 5 units, this is almost the economy
record for the Ideal Fleck theme (held by Waldemar Tura). However, a huge price is paid in unprovided-for
Black defences.

~8~
 61 Miklos Lokker
64 1971 C+
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[Qdwdwdwd]
[dwdNIwdw]
[wdNdwdwd]
[dwdkdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdPdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dndwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qa4! (>2.Qc4,Qe4,Qb5) 1...Sc3/Sa3/Sd2 2.Qc4/Qe4/Qb5. Locus ii, exactly as described in the introductory
text.

62 Nikolai Bjeltschikov & Nikolai Bykov

Source? 1971 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdpdwd]
[Hwdkdwdw]
[wdwdpdwd]
[dwdNIwdQ]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Pe5 2.Qd7. 1.Qh8! (>2.Qd4,Qd8,Qe5) 1...Pd3/Kd6/Pe5 2.Qd4/Qd8/Qe5. The two strongest
defences are unprovided-for, but the set-play assuages this blemish to some degree.

63 Aleksandr Aschusin
3 Comm Prapor peremogi 1972 C+
________
[ndQdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwIwd]
[dwdkdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdPdwdw]
[wGwdw)wd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Ba3! (>2.Qc4,Qc5,Qd7) 1...Kd4/Sb6/Sc7 2.Qc4/Qc5/Qd7. A give-and-take key, loudly telegraphed by the

wPf2. None of the set defences are provided-for.

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 64 Aleksandr Aschusin
Radjanske slovo 1972 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[0wdpdwdw]
[wdwdRdw!]
[dwdkdwdK]
[Rdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Rea6! (>2.R6a5,Qd6,Qg5) 1...Kc5/Pd6/Ke5 2.R6a5/Qd6/Qg5. The give-and-take key leads to the

activation of complex separation effects based upon the bPd7 being able to gain access to d5 in order to
close a potential mating line: a fine composition.

65 Nikolai I. Bjeltschikov
5 Comm Problemista iv.1972 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[0wdwdwdw]
[kGKdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wHw$wdwd]
[hwdwdwdw]
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2

1.Sd3! (>2.Sc5,Sb4,Ra2) 1...Sc2/Sb3/Pb6 2.Sc5/Sb4/Ra2. The key-piece is out-of-play, and 1...Pb6

(procuring two flights) is unprovided-for.

66 Rosario Notaro
2 HM Buletin Problemistic iv.1977 C+
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[wdRdwdwd]
[dndNdwdw]
[wdwiw)wd]
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[wdwIwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
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2

1.Se5! (>2.Sc4,Sf7,Rc6) 1...Sd8/Sa5/Sc5 2.Sc4/Sf7/Rc6. The strongest defence 1...Sc5 is unprovided-for.

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 67 Klaus-Peter Zuncke
Comm Freie Presse 1.vi.1978 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwIwdBd]
[dwdwdw0w]
[wdwdwdwi]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdQd]
[dwdwdNdn]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...S~ 2.Q()g3. 1.Sh2? (>2.Sf3,Qg4) 1...Sg3! 1.Se3! (>2.Sf5,Qg4,Qh2) 1...Sf2/Pg4/Sg3

2.Sf5/Qg4/Qh2. A pretty specimen of the Ideal Fleck theme in miniature on account of the set-play and
White obstruction in the try. Only the non-provision for 1...Pg4 is deleterious.

68 Louis Tryssesoone
1 HM Il Duale Miniature TT 1979 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdw0wd]
[dwdw0wdw]
[wdw0Rdwd]
[dwdQdKdk]
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2

1.Rf2! (>2.Ke2,Qh5,Qf3) 1...Pe2+/Pf2/Pf3 2.Ke2/Qh5/Qf3. A superb sacrificial key also activates a Royal
battery and invites a check! All defences are carried out by Pawns, enhancing the problems unity. A truly
excellent problem!

69 Hilding Frberg
Expressen 3.v.1981 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[hwdwdwHw]
[wdwdwdRd]
[dwdkdwdK]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dPdw!wdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sf5! (>2.Rd6,Se7,Qd4) 1...Sc6/Sb5/Sc8 2.Rd6/Se7/Qd4. Yet another fine instance of locus ii. And again,
we have a mirrored Black King.

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 70 Rauf Aliovsadzade
Schachmaty i schaschki w BSSR 1983 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdK]
[QdwdwHwd]
[dw)wdwiN]
[wdwdwdw0]
[dwdwdwdw]
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2

1.Qc2! (>2.Qd3,Qf2,Qg2) 1...Kf3/Ph1Q/Ph1S 2.Qd3/Qf2/Qg2. The wQ is out-of-play before the key is made;
and the key is immediately apparent in light of the lack of any set mates for the Black defences. Also,
apparently, one can find here the Ropke theme: dual-avoidance based on two promotions of the same Black
Pawn on the same square.

71 Klaus-Peter Zuncke
Die Schwalbe ii.1983 C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdw)wi]
[dwdwdwdN]
[wdwdwdQg]
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[dwdwIwdw]
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2

1.Sf4! (>2.Qg7,Qg6,Qh5,Qh4) 1...Kh7/Bf6/Bg5/Pg2+ 2.Qg7/Qg6/Qh5/Qh4. There is an unprovided flight

and an unprovided check.

72 Rauf Aliovsadzade & Medzhnun Vagidov

Buletin Problemistic vii.1983 {No.1257} C+
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdkdwd]
[!wdNGpdw]
[BdKdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
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2

1.Qd8! (>2.Qe8,Qe7,Qf6) 1...Kf7/Ke5/Pf4 2.Qe8/Qe7/Qf6. The wQ is initially out-of-play; there is also an

unprovided flight-capture and flight-giving defence.

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 73 Waldemar Tura
Dziennik Baltycki 1987 C+
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[wdw$w!wd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[0wdwdwdw]
[Kdk0wdwd]
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[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
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2

1.Qd6/Qa3? (>2.Rc8,Qc6,Qc7,Qd4/Qc1) 1...Kc3/Pd2! 1.Qf2? (>2.Qd4) 1...Kc3 2.Rc8. 1...Kc5! 1.Qf4!

(>2.Qc1,Qc7,Qd4) 1...Kc3/Kc5/Pd2 2.Qc1/Qc7/Qd4. Although set-play is entirely absent, there is a blend
of the Ideal Fleck, Fedorovich and Rudenko themes as well as a splendid variety of threats and mates across
all phases. The key proffers a flight. Locus i.

74 Hilding Frberg
Thema Danicum No.47 vii.1987 C+
________
[wdwdndwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[w$wdwdw$]
[dwdwiwdw]
[wdPHwdwd]
[dwdKdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Ke3! (>2.Rb5,Rh5,Rbe6,Rhe6) 1...Sg7/Sc7/Sf6/Sd6 2.Rb5/Rh5/Rbe6/Rhe6. This miniature is hurt by

symmetry and a strong, flight-taking key (a necessary evil). It anticipates 13, though the latter does not exhibit
a key that takes a flight. Alexander Hildebrand later composed a variant anticipated with only three primary
threats (Problemist pribuschja 30.xii.1990, 3s4/R6R/4k3/5SP1/5K2/24; 1.Ke4!)

75 A. Schnaider
Sa ogneupory 22.x.1987 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdKdwdw]
[Qdwdwdwd]
[dwdkGwdw]
[wdpdNdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sg3! (>2.Qd6,Qa5,Qb5) 1...Ke5/Kc5/Pc3 2.Qd6/Qa5/Qb5. The flight-captures in the diagrammed position

are both unprovided-for, giving a powerful signal of the give-and-take key.

~ 13 ~
 76 Waldemar Tura
5 Comm Biuletyn Czestochowa OZSZ 1988 C+
________
[wdwdwdwh]
[dwdPdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdKdk]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdw)w]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pd8Q! (>2.Qh4,Qg5,Qh8) 1...Sf7/Sg6/Kh6 2.Qh4/Qg5/Qh8. The Ideal Fleck theme here portrayed
perfunctorily, with a dreadful key and an unprovided flight, but with only 5 men the economy record for this
theme! John M. Rice, who re-created the position identically (reflected) in 1998, remarked: I have much
enjoyed looking at the miniature Flecks in your second article, ... I was not at all surprised to hear that Udo
Degener had found yet more examples. I wonder whether any of them show the theme with fewer than 6
men? I find it can be done with 5 men ... but at the expense of a promotion key. You can have the wQ on the
board to start with, but naturally this requires one more man to eliminate cooks, so the point is lost.

77 Rauf Aliovsadzade
Buletin Problemistic No.50 vi.1988 {No.1731} C+
________
[wdwdwdw!]
[dwGpdwHw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dKdkdwdw]
[wdwdpdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sh5? (>2.Qe5,Sf4) 1...Pe3/Pd6 2.Qe5,Sf4; 1...Ke6! 1.Qh6? (>2.Qd2,Qd6) 1...Kd4/Pd6 2.Qd2/Qd6;

1...Pe3! 1.Qh2! (>2.Qd6,Qe5,Qd2) 1...Pd6/Pe3/Kd4 2.Qd6/Qe5/Qd2. None of Blacks three set defences (a
flight, or flight-acquiring moves) are provided-for. Ideal Fleck theme with the Rudenko theme.

78 Aleksandr Daschkovski & Wasili Krischanovski

Tscherkaska Pravda 1990 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdpdw]
[wdwdwdNd]
[dwdNdwdw]
[wdwdwdw$]
[dwdwIwin]
--------
2

1.Sf4! (>2.Se2,Sh3,Rg2) 1...Sf2/Sg3/Pg4 2.Se2/Sh3/Rg2. The provisional key prevents only the innocuous
move 1...Pf4. Only the unprovided-for 1...Pg4 wounds this problem, which is otherwise of quite a good
standard.

~ 14 ~
 79 Wasili Krischanovski
Problemist pribuschja viii.1990 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[$wdwdwdw]
[wdwIwdwi]
[dwdwdw0p]
[Qdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qd5! (>2.Qe4,Qg5,Qh5) 1...Kg4/Pg2/Ph2 2.Qe4/Qg5/Qh5. None of Blacks defences are provided-for, and
the wQ starts out-of-play. Still, a beautiful mechanism!

80 Wasili Krischanovski
Mat (Tscherkassy) x.1990 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdw!wdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdw0wd]
[dwdPiwdw]
[wdwdwdwH]
[dwdwIwdn]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Pf3 2.Sf1,Sg4. 1.Qc6! (>2.Qe4,Sf1,Sg4) 1...Pf3/Sf2/Sg3 2.Qe4/Sf1/Sg4. A fine example of the
theme, in which only the set dual detracts.

81 Wasili Krischanovski
Problemist pribuschja x.1990 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwGw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdPdwd]
[dwdwdpdQ]
[pdwdwdwd]
[dkdKdwdw]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Pf2 2.Qb3,Qd3. 1.Qh2! (>2.Qb2,Qb8,Qc2) 1...Pa1S/Pf2/Pa1Q 2.Qb2/Qb8/Qc2. Again, the set dual
and absence of set-play for the promotion defences accrue demerits. We note, too, the presence of the
Ropke theme.

~ 15 ~
 82 Frank Fiedler
Probleemblad xi.1990 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[Iwdpdwdw]
[wdkdNdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dw)Rdwdw]
[wdwdQdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qe5/Qh5/Qb2/Rd5? (>2.Qc5,Qd5,Rd6/Qc5,Qd5/Qb6,Qb7/Qb5,Qc4,Rc5) 1...Pd6 2.Rd6/Qe8/Qb7/Qb5;

1...Pe6/Pe6/Pd5/Kd5! 1.Qa2! (>2.Qa4,Qa6,Qc4,Qd5) 1...Pd6/Kb5/Pe6/Pd5 2.Qa4/Qa6/Qc4/Qd5.
Changes after 1...Pd6 across five phases, in addition to the post-key 4-fold Ideal-Fleck pattern and the virtual-
play Rudenko theme. But none of Blacks four initially available moves are provided-for, and the repeated
refutation is a pity. Even so, superb!

83 W. Ignatev
Snamja 1991 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdpd]
[dwdKdkdw]
[Qdwdw)wd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwH]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qe8! (>2.Qe5,Qf7,Qf8) 1...Kf4/Pg5/Kf6 2.Qe5/Qf7/Qf8. The (provisional) key to its credit offers a flight-
capture.

84 Vladimir Kozhakin
Zarya 1991 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[!wdwdwdw]
[wHwdwdwd]
[dkdKdwdw]
[wGwdwdwd]
[4Bdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sa2! (>2.Qa3,Qb4,Qb5) 1...Rb1/Kb2/Ra2 2.Qa3/Qb4/Qb5. The painful array of unprovided-for

defences (worst of all being the unprovided flight-capture) is soothed by a sacrificial but strong key.

~ 16 ~
 85 Evgeni Balaschov
Problemist pribuschja 23.ii.1991 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wIwdNdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wiwdwdwd]
[dw0w)wdw]
[w)wdwdwd]
[dwdQdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sc5! (>2.Qa4,Qb3,Qd4) 1...Kc4/Pb2/Pc2 2.Qa4/Qb3/Qd4. Despite the usual non-provision of set mates,
this problem does inexplicably leave a positive impression.

86 Hilding Frberg
Springaren No.44 iii.1991 C+
________
[wGwdwdwd]
[dwdPdwdw]
[wdwdwHwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdkdw]
[ndwdw)wd]
[dwdwdKdw]
--------
2

1.Pd8Q! (>2.Qd1,Qd3,Qd5) 1...Sb4/Sc3/Sc1 2.Qd1/Qd3/Qd5. The promotion key is extremely strong (and
provisional). Here, we observe a variation of locus ii. Why not replace the wBb8 with a wPg3?

87 Rauf Aliovsadzade
Concours Aserbaidschan 1992 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdpdw)wd]
[iwdNdw!w]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dKHwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qe3/Qg7/Qg8? (>2.Qa7,Qb6/Qa7/Qa8) 1...Pc5/Ka6/Pd5! 1.Qg1! (>2.Qa7,Qb6,Qa1) 1...Pd5/Ka6/Pc5

2.Qa7/Qb6/Qa1. Four different threats across all the phases. The tries and key disassemble a (non-
functioning) battery. A sweet miniature, also parading the Fedorovich theme. Constructionally, why not replace
the wSc3 with a wPc4?

~ 17 ~
 88 Christer Jonsson
Pr Gteborgs-Posten 1993 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwIwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdkdPd]
[dw)wdRdw]
[ndwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdQ]
--------
2

1.Qd1! (>2.Qd3,Qd5,Qe2) 1...Sd5/Sc1/Sb4 2.Qd3/Qd5/Qe2. The key dismantles the battery, and we are
led to another depiction of locus i. There is, regrettably, no set-play.

89 Stanislav Kirillov
Mat (Tscherkassy) i.1993 C+
________
[kdwHwdwd]
[dpdP!wdw]
[wdNdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[Iwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qb4! (>2.Qa4,Qa5,Qb7) 1...Pb6/Pb5/Pc6 2.Qa4/Qa5/Qb7. The Ideal Fleck theme is melded here with
of the Pickaninny theme excellent! On the minus side, the wQ begins from an out-of-play square.

90 Stanislav Kirillov
Mat (Tscherkassy) i.1993 C+
________
[bdwdwdwd]
[dNdwIwdw]
[Pdwdwdwd]
[dwdkdwdw]
[w!wdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdw)wdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pd3! (>2.Qc5,Qd6,Qe4) 1...Kc6/Bb7/Ke5 2.Qc5/Qd6/Qe4. The bK is mirrored and 1...Kc6 (only!) has a
mate set for it a polished miniature.

~ 18 ~
 91 Stanislav Kirillov
5 HM Perschoweresen 28.viii.1993 C+
________
[niwdwIwd]
[dwdw!wdw]
[w)wdwdwd]
[)wdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pa6! (>2.Qb7,Qd8,Qe8) 1...Sb6/Sc7/Kc8 2.Qb7/Qd8/Qe8. The separation mechanism here is a gem,

though the key is readily discerned and there is zero set-play.

92 Stanislav Kirillov
6 HM Perschoweresen 28.viii.1993 C+
________
[wdKdwdwd]
[dwdw0wdw]
[wdkdwdwd]
[dwdwdQdw]
[wdwdPGwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Be3! (>2.Qc5,Qd5,Qd7) 1...Pe6/Kd6/Pe5 2.Qc5/Qd5/Qd7. The wB hands over one lateral flight around the
mirrored bK while taking another. As usual, there is a total hiatus of set-play; regardless of this, a miniature of
some distinction.

93 Nikolai Parchomenko
Problemist pribuschja No.41 5.xi.1993 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dw!pdwdw]
[wdN4kdKd]
[dwdpdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qd8! (>2.Qe7,Qe8,Qf6,Qg8) 1...Pc6/Rc6/Pd4 2.Qe8/Qf6/Qg8. The redundant threat 2.Qe7 is an

unwanted nuisance that mars this miniature.

~ 19 ~
 94 Milos Tomasevic
10 Pr Pozarevac TT 1994 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[pdwdwdwd]
[dw!wdwdw]
[wdw0wdwd]
[dwdKdwdw]
[wdwdwdNd]
[hwdkdwdw]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...S~ 2.Q()c2. 1.Qa5! (>2.Qa1,Qd2,Qe1) 1...Kc1/Sc2/Sb3 2.Qa1/Qd2/Qe1. Certainly a

prizeworthy miniature due to the set-play and generous flight-giving key. Quite delightful!

95 Wasili Krischanovski
Smena (Moscow) iv.1994 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wGwdpdwH]
[dwdwIwdk]
[wdwdw!w0]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Be1! (>2.Qf5,Qg2,Qg3) 1...Kg4/Ph1S/Ph1Q 2.Qf5/Qg2/Qg3. The out-of-play key-piece as well as the

unprovided flight and promotions i.e., no set mates whatsoever are major flaws. However, the Ropke
theme does manifest itself.

96 Evgeni Balaschov
Sp HM Kertschenski rabotschi (Alyoshin MT) 12.x.1994 C+
________
[wdwGwdwd]
[)w0wdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dRdwdwdw]
[wdwdwiwd]
[dwdPdwdw]
[wdwdwIwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pa8Q! (>2.Qa4,Qe4,Qf3) 1...Pc6/Pc5/Kg4 2.Qa4/Qe4/Qf3. The promotion key is truly terrible, providing for
all of Blacks defences. On a positive note, the two closures of White lines do satisfy.

~ 20 ~
 97 Alexander Hildebrand
5 HM Smena (Moscow) xi.1994 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdKdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dw)Niwdw]
[wdwdw0wd]
[dwdwGwdw]
[wdwdwdQd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sf6! (>2.Qd5,Qe4,Qg5) 1...Kf5/Pe3/Pf3 2.Qd5/Qe4/Qg5. As so often with this theme, the key here is
totally provisional. In terms of construction, why not a wPe3 in lieu of the wB?

98 Stanislav Kirillov
Kudesnik No.27 1.v.1995 C+
________
[wdwdwGwd]
[dwdwdpdw]
[wHwdkdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdK!wd]
[dwdwdw$w]
--------
2

1.Rf1! (>2.Qe3,Qf5,Qf6) 1...Ke5/Pf5/Pf6 2.Qe3/Qf5/Qf6. Alas, all of the usual constructional imperfections
are evident in this Ideal Fleck miniature.

99 Alexander Hildebrand
Springaren No.61 vi.1995 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdRdw)]
[dwdwIwdk]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdQ)]
[dwdwdwdn]
--------
2

1.Kf4! (>2.Qg4,Qg5,Qh3) 1...Kh4/Sf2/Sg3 2.Qg4/Qg5/Qh3. This position is beset with the standard
constructional infelicities found in conjunction with this theme, plus two wP plugs: wPh2 prevents a ruinous
threat of 2.Qh2; and wPh6 is a cookstopper (circumventing 1.Qg7 thence 2.Rh6).

~ 21 ~
 100 Stanislav Kirillov
Gaiworonski Westi 29.v.1996 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwIwdwdw]
[kdNdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[Pdwdwdwd]
[4wdRdwdw]
[wdwdwdBd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Bf1! (>2.Ra3,Rb3,Rc3) 1...Ra4/Rb3/Rc3/Rd3/Ra2/Ra1 2.Ra3/Rb3/Rc3/Bd3/Rd2/Rd1. Beyond any

absence of set-play or the out-of-play key-piece this legendary miniature (which deserves to be much better
known) flaunts a 3-fold Ideal Karlstrm-Fleck task. Magical indeed!

101 Stanislav Kirillov

Problemist Juga vii.1996 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdw$wdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[pdKdwdwd]
[iwdB4wdQ]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Rd1/Re2+ 2.Qd1/Be2. 1.Qh8! (>2.Re1,Re2,Re3,Re4)

1...Rd1/Re2/Re3/Re4/Re5/Rf1/Rg1/Rh1 2.Re1/Re2/Re3/Re4/Qe5/Rf5/Rg5/Rh5. Kirillov hit the
jackpot with this miniature: even more spectacular than 100, 101 is the ne plus ultra a 4-fold Karlstrm-
Fleck! Stunning by any criteria.

102 Kauko Visnen

Suomen Tehtvniekat xi.1996 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdRdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdk]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdKdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdQdwdn]
--------
2

1.Kf4! (>2.Qg4,Qh1,Rh7) 1...Sg3/Kh3/Sf2 2.Qg4/Qh1/Rh7. The Ideal Fleck theme is demonstrated with a
mere 5 men, but at a heavy price: a double-flight-taking key, and no set-play.

~ 22 ~
 103 Dubravko Djurjevi
5 Comm Championship of Yugoslavia 1997 C+
________
[wdQdwdwd]
[dwdNdwdw]
[wdp4pdwd]
[dwdkdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdKdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Pc5 2.Qe5. 1.Qh8! (>2.Qd4,Qe5,Qh1) 1...Rd7/Pe5/Pc5 2.Qd4/Qe5/Qh1. A new wrinkle on an

earlier matrix, enhanced by one changed mate.

104 Frank Fiedler

Die Schwalbe viii.1997 C+
________
[wdwdndwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[w$Qdw$Kd]
[dwdwiwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qc4! (>2.Rb5,Rbe6,Rfe6,Rf5) 1...Sg7/Sf6/Sd6/Sc7 2.Rb5/Rbe6/Rfe6/Rf5. This matrix has been published

before (by Christer Jonsson); yet Fiedlers miniature perhaps deserves to exist because a 4-fold Ideal Fleck
with just 6 units is quite an accomplishment despite the obvious symmetry.

105 Valeri Koschelenko & Volodimir Kolomiez

Schach-WW No.18 viii.1997 C+
________
[Qdwdwdnd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdR]
[wdwdwiwd]
[dwdpHwdw]
[wdwIwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qg2! (>2.Sd5,Qg4,Rf5) 1...Sh6/Se7/Sf6 2.Sd5/Qg4/Rf5. The bPd3 obviates a cook, 1.Ke2 (>2.Qf3). Not
unexpectedly, the key is rather aggressive. Locus ii.

~ 23 ~
 106 Vemund Blomkvist
Norsk Sjakkblad 1998 C+
________
[wdwdwIwd]
[dwdw)wdw]
[wdwdwiwd]
[dwdw0P0w]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdPdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Pe8Q! (>2.Qe6,Qf7,Qg6) 1...Pe4/Kf5/Pg4 2.Qe6/Qf7/Qg6. A terrible promotion key, near-symmetry, and

an unprovided flight; however, Vemund Blomkvist wrote: Two years ago [in 1998], I composed [106], which is
certainly not a good one because of its extremely strong key move. Still, I believe it is the only Fleck problem
in existence with only pawns on the board in the initial position.

107 Victor Kolpakov & Valeri Koschelenko

2 HM Bjulleten Odessa 2000 (Reitman MT) 12.x.2000 C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dw0wdwdw]
[wdBdwdQd]
[GwiwIwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dndwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Qd1! (>2.Qb3,Qc1,Qd3) 1...Sa3/Sd2/Kc4 2.Qb3/Qc1/Qd3. The key gives more than it takes, but the
flight taken and the other defences are all unprovided-for. (The bPc5 rules out a cook, 1.Qd4+.)

108 Zoran Janev

Vratnica-64 No.7 vii.2002 {No.217} C+
________
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdB]
[wdwdwdP4]
[dwdwdwdk]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwIwdw]
[wdwdwdQ)]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Kf4! (>2.Qg4,Qg5,Qh3) 1...Kh4/Rh7/Rg6 2.Qg4/Qg5/Qh3. I have my suspicions about this miniatures

originality, but warts and all it speaks for itself.

~ 24 ~
 109 Zvonimir Hernitz
StrateGems No.21 i.2003 C+
________
[Kdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[w$wdwdwd]
[dNdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[ndwdwdwd]
[in!wdwdw]
--------
2

1.Sc3! (>2.Qb1,Qb2,Rb1) 1...Sb4/Sc3/Sc1 2.Qb1/Qb2/Rb1. The need to activate the wR and take
care of all three unprovided-for defences flags the key (thereby weighing against this miniature). Why not
rotate the position 90 and substitute a bP for the bS originally sited on b1? (Maybe Hernitz sought a pawnless
position?)

110 Branislav Toth

Pravda (Bratislava) 27.vii.2006 C+
________
[Bdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[w!w0wdwd]
[dwdpiwIw]
[wdw0wdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2 *

Set: 1...Pd3 2.Qe3. 1.Qb5! (>2.Qd5,Qe2,Qe8) 1...Pd3/Ke4/Ke6 2.Qd5/Qe2/Qe8. The element of

symmetry, two unprovided flights, and a whiff of anticipation inveigh against this miniature, though the set-play
is a salve whereby a non-concurrent changed mate emerges.

111 Rauf Aliovsadzade

9 Comm Scacchi e Scienze Applicate 2007 C+
________
[kdwdwdwd]
[dwdpdwdw]
[wdPGwdwd]
[Ipdwdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdRdwdw]
[wdwdwdwd]
[dwdwdwdw]
--------
2

1.Ra3! (>2.Kb4,Kb5,Kb6) 1...Pb4/Ka7/Pe6 2.Kb4/Kb5/Kb6. The out-of-play wR sets up a Royal battery to

deal with the full complement of unprovided-for defences.

~ 25 ~
 112 Vladimir Kozhakin
2 Pr Segodnya-zavtra 2007 C+
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2

1.Qg2! (>2.Qc2,Qc6,Qd5) 1...Kc4/Pc6/Pd3 2.Qc2/Qc6/Qd5. Kozhakins miniature has a sense of dj vu

about it; there is also no set-play (most notably an unprovided flight). So why the 2nd Prize?

113 Dmitri Turevski

Kudesnik No.103 ii.2007 {No.3271} C+
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2

1.Qb5? () 1...Pe5/Pe6 2.Qd7/Qc5. 1...Ke6! 1.Kf7? (>2.Qe6) 1...Pe5 2.Qd3. 1...Kd5! 1.Kf5!
(>2.Qe6,Qe5,Qd3) 1...Pe6+/Pe5/Kd5 2.Qe6/Qe5/Qd3. Granted, the customary flaws (as well as the wPd2
plug) are there, yet with a suite of changed mates and a check-provoking key this Ideal Fleck miniature stands
out among the herd.

114 Robert A. Lincoln

The Problemist Supplement v.2009 {p.962, No.12} C+
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2

1.Pf6/Sb5? (>2.Bf5/Qe2,Qd4) 1...Ke4/Pc1S! 1.Se6! (>2.Qe2,Sc5,Qd4) 1...Pc1Q/Pc1S/Ke4 2.Qe2/Sc5/Qd4.

The second try shows the Rudenko theme and the key unfurls the Ropke theme; unprovided flight.

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 115 Robert A. Lincoln
The Problemist Supplement vii.2010 {PS2338} C+
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1.Sb5! (>2.Sc3,Qa3,Qf4) 1...Pb1Q/Bd2/Pb1S 2.Sc3/Qa3/Qf4. In the face of three unprovided-for defences,

supplementary to the Ideal Fleck is the Ropke theme.

116 Robert A. Lincoln

The Problemist Supplement ix.2010 {PS2369} C+
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1.Sf7/S4g6/Sg2? (>2.Qg5/Qh4/Qg6,Qh4) 1...Kg4//Kh6/Pg5! 1.Sf3! (>2.Qh4,Qg6,Qg5) 1...Kg4/Kh6/Pg5

2.Qh4/Qg6/Qg5. Cyclic refutations (i.e. each Black move defeats some try); the final try shows the
Rudenko theme; two unprovided flights.

117 Ian Shanahan

Springaren No.128 vi.2013 {No.12737} C+
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1.Bd3? (>2.Qe2,Qf4) 1...Pd1S/Sf2/Pd1Q 2.Qe2,Qf4/Qe2/Qf4; 1...Sg3! 1.Bd1! (>2.Qe2,Qf3,Qf4)

1...Sf2/Sg3/Ke4 2.Qe2/Qf3/Qf4. Besides the Ideal Fleck theme, we have the Rudenko theme in the try. The
give-and-take key is not bad: a flight is given, but three threats ensue, while other defences are prevented
and/or unprovided-for. Moreover, the key is possibly surprising because Pd2 looks like it might just promote (it
does so during the try-play), whereas the key precludes this!

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 118 Ian Shanahan
Springaren ix.2013 {No.12817} C+
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1.Bh5/Rh5? (>2.Re1/Re5) Stalemate! 1.Kg7? () 1...B~ 2.Rh8; 1...Bg6! 1.Re1! (>2.Bh5,Bg4,Bf3)

1...Bg6/Bg4/Bf3/Be2 2.Bh5/Bg4/Bf3/Re2. Note the elimination mate and pin-mate. 118 was inspired
by Stanislav Kirillovs two wonderful Ideal Karlstrm-Fleck miniatures (100 and 101), which ought to be much
better-known.

119 Robert A. Lincoln

1 Pr Problemist Ukraine TT 2014 C+
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1.Qh7/Qg6/Qd5? (>2.Qh1[A],Qb1[B]/Qb1[B],Qg2[C]/Qh1[A],Qg2[C]) 1...Kg1/Pf4/Pe4! 1.Qb7!

(>2.Qh1[A],Qb1[B],Qg2[C]) 1...Pf4/Pe4/Kg1 2.Qh1[A]/Qb1[B]/Qg2[C]. Cyclic double threats in the tries;
Ideal Fleck theme in conjunction with the Fedorovich theme. However, the flight and bPe5s moves are all
unprovided-for, calling into question the legitimacy of the tries.

120 Robert A. Lincoln

The Problemist Supplement iii.2016 {PS3059} C+
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1.Qb5! (>2.Qb8,Qd7,Qc8) 1...Pc6/Kd8/Sb6 2.Qb8/Qd7/Qc8. The unprovided flight in particular and the wPc5
plug are especially ugly, with the Ideal Fleck theme being demonstrated in a rather mechanical way.

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 121 Robert A. Lincoln
Springaren vi.2016 {No.13606} C+
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1.Qc5/Qg5? (>2.Qe7/Qe7,Qd8) 1...Rh7/Kf8! 1.Qc7! (>2.Qe7,Qd8,Qf7) 1...Rg8/Rh7/Kf8

2.Qe7/Qd8/Qf7. A progressive accumulation of threats, with all Black moves being captures. The Ideal Fleck
theme is merged with the Rudenko theme.

122 Robert A. Lincoln

Source? Date? C+
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1.Qb1/Qd3/Qf3? (>2.Qa2,Qa1/Qa3/Qa3,Qa8) 1...Pf2,Pb4,Ka5/Pf2/Pb4! 1.Qd7? (>2.Qa7) 1...Pb4 2.Qa4;

1...Ka5! 1.Qc5! (>2.Qa7,Qb6,Qa3) 1...Pf2/Pb4/Ka5 2.Qa7/Qb6/Qa3. There is a changed mate after 1...Pb4.
One can relish the Ideal Fleck and Fedorovich themes.

123 Zdenk Libi

Original C+
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Set: 1...Pc5 2.Qf6. 1.Sd3? (>2.Qe5,Qf6,Qf8) 1...Ke7! 1.Sd7! (>2.Qe5,Qf6,Qf8) 1...Pd5/Pc5/Ke7

2.Qe5/Qf6/Qf8. Regrettably, there are two unprovided flights, one being taken by the key.

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 124 Zdenk Libi
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1.Sf4! (>2.Sd5,Se2,Rd3) 1...Sc1/Sb4/Pd3 2.Sd5/Se2/Rd3. The key-piece is out-of-play.

125 Zdenk Libi

Original C+
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Set: 1...Ke4 2.Qe2. 1.Qa6? (>2.Re8) 1...Pd3! 1.Rd8! (>2.Qd5,Qe2,Qe8) 1...Pd3/Ke4/Ke6

2.Qd5/Qe2/Qe8. There are two unprovided flights, one taken by the key. Locus i.

126 Zdenk Libi

Original C+
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1.Rb1! (>2.Sa2,Sd3,Se2) 1...Pa2/Kg1/Pe2 2.Sa2/Sd3/Se2. We note an unprovided flight and a poor key.

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 127 Zdenk Libi (after Nico van Dijk)
Original C+
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1.Qc3/Qd2? (>2.Qh8/Qg5) 1...Sg6/Sf7! 1.Qd8! (>2.Qh8,Qg5,Qh4) 1...Kh6/Sg6/Sf7 2.Qh8/Qg5/Qh4.

There is an unprovided flight; and 127 is at least partially anticipated by 45 which, however, lacks 45s tries.

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