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Yosi Retter 75 Jubilee Tourney

To celebrate Yosi Retter's 75th birthday (born 18.12.1934) the Israel Chess Composition Society announces an orthodox two-move theme tourney judged by the jubilarian, who will grant 3 prizes

First Pr. $150, Second Pr. $100 and Third Pr.$50.

The theme: At least two tries are refuted by a black correction move. The corrections may be shown by different black pieces (as in the example) or by the same piece. Pawns are permitted as thematic pieces.

Please submit entries to the tourney controller, Raffi Ruppin, P.O.Box 450 IL-76103, Rehovot, Israel. Email submissions: ruppinr@netvision.net.il

Due date October 1, 2010.

Example:

Yosi retter
4th Place, Macedonia 2008

#2                           ( 8 + 6 )

                      Try: 1.Qa1? zz                                    

                       1…exf5 2.Sf3 A #                    

                       1…Sf~ 2.Rxe6 B #

                       1…R~ 2.Qxd4 #

              but 1...Sd5!                       

                       Try: 1.Qh2? zz

                       1…exf5 2.Sg6 C #                    

                       1…Sd~ 2.Rxe6 B #

                       1…Sxf5 2.Sf3 A #

                            but 1...Sc6!   

                      Solution:1.Qg5! zz                               

                       1...Sd~ 2.Sf3 A #                        

                       1...Sf~ 2.Sg6 C #                        

                       1...exf5,fxg5,R~ 2.Qxf6,Bg7,Qxf4 #