Talk about unrealistic! Why are the Kings at the wrong ends of the board? Real game? Give me a break.

Black has only one or two moves possible from the outset. And until white decides to let the black King move it has only one man to move.

If the first black move is e6 then a simple count solves the puzzle.

If the first black move is e5 then a simple count puts the white King in the position of covering the Rook.

This puzzle was a little harder than the 'easy' puzzle; however, once the board is oriented it falls into place.

Again both puzzles were no errors and no hints for a perfect solve.

BUT, this puzzle did take much longer than usual to make the first move. I took about 7 minutes before I made the first move here while in the 'easy' puzzle I took about 3 minutes.

I enjoyed this puzzle 'kingdawar'! You did a super job of putting this together! Thanks!

You are a great person to let others know what you and I already know!

I just wonder where the others who made comments that were out of place on previous puzzles, while letting this one go in their ignorance. I lived in Germany for 7 years studying at the University of Munich. I also played chess there with several of their better players - I usually lost, but I learned a lot about chess.

Are you going to be the fifth person in the last 30 days to ask me about my 'low' rating, while trying to suggest I do not know what I am talking about. Before you ask, my FIDE rating today is above 2200.

Don't let the losers who also post on this site fool you into thinking you are also a loser.

I now teach at the University of Colorado.