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Study Puzzle of the Day 29/07/2020

July 29, 2020July 19, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic168

This bad bishop is the problem… White to move and draw (V. Yakimchik, 1967) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Fedorov, V. – Arkhipov, S.

May 3, 2020July 22, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic948

White to move. Take the pawn or keep the king away from our kingside? White: Fedorov, V. Black: Arkhipov, S. Year: 1980 Result: 1/2-1/2

Study Puzzle of the Day 1/9/2019

September 1, 2019June 24, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic207

Difficult but effective one, with a few nice subtleties. White to move and draw (P. Benko, 2003) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 2/7/2019

July 2, 2019June 25, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic362

Amusing picture. Position is blocked and there are no squares for breakthrough. So, how to win this? White to move and win (A. Selezniev, 1923) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)