Exchange of promotions

In a phase, there are two promotions to different pieces. In another phase, the same Pawns promote on the same squares but interchange their types.

See also: Loewenton theme; Changed promotions; Cycle of promotions.

Alias: Reciprocal promotions.

Lowenton, Leon

Arbejder-Skak, TT-4, 1957

1st Prize

Example: Exchange of promotions
h#2*  (5+5)

1...e8=S 2.Be7 c8=Q#

1.Be5 e8=Q+ 2.Kd6 c8=S#

View in Helpmate Analyzer

FEN: 1K6/2PkP3/2pb4/2p5/2P2p2/5P2/8/8

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