Lateral Chess Problem

Originally posted by Sbodd
So, is this even possible?
-The black queen can't be prevented from moving on the next turn. If you pin it to the king with a rook/queen along row 6, the queen just takes whatever piece you're using.
-If you take the black queen, the only way to prevent PxB6 is to place a rook/queen at A8. But, if you do that, the only way to take the queen is RxB6, whi ...[text shortened]... one of the pieces already on the board, then move the Black Queen to D7, and QxD7 is stalemate.

No, the piece to be placed is not currently on the board.

white king to a8 stalemate................. correct?

Originally posted by benkoboy
white king to a8 stalemate................. correct?

It says place one piece, then White stalemates in one move. So White has to move again. What would be the next move for which Black cannot move the Queen?

A black king is placed on b8 and White plays 1.Qc6!! resulting in stalemate.

Originally posted by ilywrin

A black king is placed on b8 and White plays 1.Qc6!! resulting in stalemate.
[fen]1k6/p7/kqQ5/1R6/8/8/8/5K2 [/fen]

Ahh. Clever.

Originally posted by ilywrin

A black king is placed on b8 and White plays 1.Qc6!! resulting in stalemate.
[fen]1k6/p7/kqQ5/1R6/8/8/8/5K2 [/fen]

Yes, that is the solution. Good job, ilywrin.