Study Puzzle of the Day 24/7/2021 – P. Massinen 1982.
Take care of the details. White to move and win (P. Massinen 1982.) (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 17/7/2021 – I. Chuiko 1968.
Attack and defense. White to move and draw (I. Chuiko 1968.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 11/7/2021 – A. Akerblom 1957.
Let’s repeat the technique of stopping the pawns. White to move and draw (A. Akerblom 1957.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 9/7/2021 – A. Akerblom 1956.
We have to be creative to stop the black pawns. White to move and win (A. Akerblom 1956.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 27/6/2021 – M. Roxlau, 2008.
The solution is a long line. After a few unique moves, you have to find the most decisive moves without unnecessary repetitions. White to move and win (M. Roxlau, 2008.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 26/6/2021 – P. Rossi, I. Aliev, S. Didukh, 2006.
Fun and amusing study. White to move and win (P. Rossi, I. Aliev, S. Didukh, 2006.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 12/3/2021
White pawns are two files separated, if Black coordinates his opposite-colored bishop will guarantee a draw. White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 11/3/2021
Looks like it’s time to plan a trip to the queenside. White to move and draw (F. Richter, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 7/3/2021
Watch out for Black’s defensive options! White to move and win (V. Smyslov, 1976) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 6/3/2021
Endgame motif useful to practical players. White to move and win (M. Lewitt, 1933) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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