Computer-Generated Chess Problem 02672
A new if not unique KQRBP vs krb chess problem generated autonomously by the program, Chesthetica, using the 'DSNS' computational creativity approach which does not use any kind of machine or deep learning. You can learn more about the DSNS here. The largest (Lomonosov) tablebase today is for 7 pieces which contains over 500 trillion positions. With each additional piece, the number of possible positions increases exponentially. It is therefore impossible that this problem with 8 pieces could have been taken from such a database.
White to Play and Mate in 3
Chesthetica v11.20 (Selangor, Malaysia)
Generated on 23 May 2019 at 12:13:43 PM
Some of the earliest chess problems by humans are over 10 centuries old but original ones by computer are very recent. White has a decisive material advantage in this position but the winning sequence may not be immediately clear. Do you think you could have composed something better with these pieces? Share in the comments and let us know how long it took you. Over time, the tactics you see in these puzzles will help you improve your game.
A Similar Chess Problem by Chesthetica: 00239
Main Line of the Solution (Skip to 0:35)