Computer-Generated Chess Problem 02233

Published online for the first time, consider this KRBBN vs kbp chess problem generated by a computer using the relatively new computational creativity approach called the 'DSNS'. Chesthetica is capable of composing positions that may otherwise take centuries or longer to arise in an actual game; so you can enjoy them right now instead. Depending on the type and complexity of the problem desired, a single instance of Chesthetica running on a desktop computer can probably generate anywhere between one and ten problems per hour. The largest endgame tablebase in existence today is for 7 pieces (Lomonosov) which contains over 500 trillion positions, most of which have not been seen by human eyes. This problem with 8 pieces goes even beyond that and was therefore composed without any such help.

8/6Bb/B7/1N3R2/1p6/4K3/8/4k3 w - - 0 1
White to Play and Mate in 4
Chesthetica v10.70 : Selangor, Malaysia
2018.7.25 8:42:47 PM

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. Solving chess puzzles like this can be good for your health as it keeps your brain active. It may even delay or prevent dementia.

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