Month: June 2019

Double rook endgames are often decided by the weak king. Be very precise here! White to move and win (A. Wotawa, 1955) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Our big trump, g6-pawn, is in grave danger, but we can still win this! White to move and win (A. Selezniev, 1915) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Time to put your chess endgames fundamental knowledge to the test. Making use of the vast number of basic endgame positions we already learned is a skill we can develop with practice. White to move and draw (D. Gurgenidze, 2007) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Alteration of the beautiful Wotawa’s study we saw in the 3th of June puzzle. White to move and win (D. Gurgenidze, 1994) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Seems hopeless, is it not? But, I have seen a man confidently entering the position we will see after move 3 in his tournament game, surprising and delighting the audience with the draw that followed! White to move and draw (Y. Afek, 1981) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)