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