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Problem 1
1. White to move and win
Composed by Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani in 1769
Hint: You only need one pawn to win. Be careful not to stalemate Black!
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tright 8 kd 7 6 kl 5 4 3 2 pl 1 a b c d e f g h
Problem 2
2. White to move and win
Composed by Irving Chernev in 1961
Hint: Move the king first, then the pawn.
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