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Study Puzzle of the Day 17/11/2020

November 17, 2020November 13, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic115

One to show at your next chess party 🙂 White to move and win (Kashdan & Horowitz, 1928) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

N-304

January 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic309

Although in similar positions with pawns on the rook’s file Black may put up a strong resistance, White, as a rule, wins provided his king is near enough. ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →

N-301B

January 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic274

← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →

N-301A

January 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic286

Among positions with pawns on the same file of great theoretical importance is the ending which arose in the 13th game of the match Zukertort – Blackburne, 1881. The evaluation of this position depends on who has the move. ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →

N-299

January 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic275

A true “Reti-like” study on the theme of the pawn defence from the rear was composed by the Russian Skril in 1979. At first sight it might appear that is impossible for White to win since the knight defends the pawn from the unfavourable front side and in addition to this the white king […]

N-297

January 14, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic467

3. Knight and Pawn (s) vs. Pawn (s) When the stronger side in addition to the knight also has one or more pawns, the win against one or more pawns is usually quite simple. However, there are many exceptional cases where the weaker side may avoid defeat in a study-like manner. Considering the essentially […]

N-260

January 14, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic343

Remember: The knight’s greatest shortcoming is its inability to cope successfully with the rook’s pawns! ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →

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Category: N+P vs P

Study Puzzle of the Day 17/11/2020

N-304

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P-58

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