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 White's forces should be arranged thus:—K on Ksq., Q on K8, Kts. on KKt.3 and Q4, Rs on QRsq. and K7, Bs on QR2 and KB8, and Ps on KB2, K5, QB2 and QKt.2.

Black's forces should be arranged thus:—K on QR3, Q on QB5., Kts. on QKt. 2 and Q4, Rs on Q3 and QR5, and Ps on KKt.5 and KB6.

—White, playing first, mates in four moves.

White's forces should be arranged thus:—K on Ksq., R on QBsq., B on QKt.4, Kts. on QKt.7 and Q7 and Ps on QB6 and QKt.3.

Black's forces should be arranged thus:—K on K3, R on KB4, Kt. on KR5, Bs on KR6 and KKt.8, and Ps on KB6 and K5.

In trying to solve these Problems, the student will find it helpful to notate his moves each time he tries, as it will save him, from repetition and will also help him to find where his judgment has been at fault if he fails.