Study Puzzle of the Day 27/09/2020
You should know by now what to aim for in this kind of endgame. White to move and draw (AP Kuznetsov, 1962) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Category: Bishop Endgames
Bishop Endgames
This category is a collection of bishop endgames position. It includes endings of bishop vs pawns, bishop and pawns vs pawns. Bishop and pawn(s) vs bishop, bishop and pawn(s) vs bishop and pawn(s).
These endings are divided in corresponding subcategories. The main question in Endings of Bishop against Bishop is whether they are of same color or opposite colors. So, these are two big subcategories. You can search positions through various categories.
Here you can also find some bishop endings positions in form of puzzles. These are great to improve your understanding and they usually contain commented solution.
Study Puzzle of the Day 23/09/2020
Well, I guess a game could unfold into such a position…but from now on, no more funny stuff! White to move and win (V. Korolkov, 1950) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 21/09/2020
Not so difficult if you know your priorities. White to move and win (S. Isenegger, 1951) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 5/09/2020
One more process of elimination type of study. White to move and win (H. Weenink, 1918) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 4/09/2020
Piece of cake, right? White to move and win (J. Moller, 1916) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 3/09/2020
We better do something before black king comes into play. White to move and draw (H. Weenink, 1918) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 25/08/2020
Simple one with an elegant solution. White to move and win (P. Heuacker, 1930) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 24/08/2020
Sometimes less is more… White to move and win (F. Bondarenko, 1961) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 11/08/2020
Even if it starts easy, you will need some time for this one. White to move and win (Bondarenko & Kuznetsov, 1979) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 29/07/2020
This bad bishop is the problem… White to move and draw (V. Yakimchik, 1967) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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