Congrats to @udow and @iceblue for finding solutions to what appear to be the most interesting puzzle and most difficult puzzle of this chess season, created by @jaki01.
“Qh3” really is a surprising move and I never consider it. My initial solutions were all more than what the puzzle ask for.
solution a is displayed below:
Nice to hear that you found the solution to be interesting!
By the way, in your animated gif the white move 9. Bc8 is not the toughest defence.
Errors in my chess play is typical.: ) And now errors in my animation. “9. Be2+ Rxe2” was completely omitted and moves 10 & 11 are in error. I will probably get it all right the next time. :)
No problem. :)