Study Puzzle of the Day 21/1/2021
Only three pawns left for the race. White to move and win (E. Paoli, 1952) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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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.
Only three pawns left for the race. White to move and win (E. Paoli, 1952) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingNot much help from our king here, I am afraid. White to move and win (O. Duras, 1908) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingVery interesting opposite colour bishop endgame. At the end this game ended with the same position as the longest game in history of the World Championship matches. Event: TCh-AUT 2018-19 Site: Austria AUT Date: 2018.11.15 White: Martinovic, Sasa WhiteElo: 2563 Black: Videki, Sandor BlackElo: 2400 Result: 1/2-1/2
Continue ReadingWatch out for the hidden nuances! White to move and draw (P. Kiryakov, 1997) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingThere’s a forced sequence coming so choose wisely your first move! White to move and draw (H. Seyboth, 1905) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingCan you stop black king from reaching the safety of the upper right corner, all the while keeping the pawn alive? White to move and win (J. Vancura, 1922) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingThe extended tail concept. White to move and win (S. Tarrasch, 1921) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingYou have only one pawn, so make it count! White to move and win (M. Liburkin, 1940) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingSome concrete calculation and comparison required! White to move and win (L. Zalkind, 1916) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingJust an ordinary looking same-coloured bishops endgame … White to move and draw (J. Hasek, 1929) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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