B-592

  Given a similar pawn structure but with a bishop of the wrong corner, the weaker side has much better prospects of drawing. A win is possible only if the passed pawn has been halted early thus enhancing the bishop’s mobility. This case is shown in the ending of the game Shirov – Mascarinas, Manila,…

GM Vlatko Kovacevic

Vlado Kovacevic is a chess grandmaster and an endgame expert. He very successfully competed on the national team. From 2000 – 2004, he acted as selector of the Croatian Men’s national team. He is also a well-known chess author.