Study Puzzle of the Day 14/3/2021
Passed pawn should decide, but precision is required. White to move and win (AP. Kuznetsov, 1955) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingPassed pawn should decide, but precision is required. White to move and win (AP. Kuznetsov, 1955) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingLooks clear what White has to do, but sometimes it is easier said then done… White to move and win (M. Liburkin, 1947) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWhite has a huge material advantage, but not for long. White to move and win (E. Somov Nasimovich, 1938) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingA nice practical-looking position composed by a top GM A. Belyavsky. White to move and win (Belyavsky & Mitrofanov, 1983) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingTwo problems to take care of. White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1961) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingYou’ll have to combine a couple of saving ideas here. White to move and draw (A. Herbstman, 1962) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingAnother beautiful Smyslov study. White to move and draw (V. Smyslov, 2000) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingEvent: Biel Site: Biel SUI Date: 1992. Round: 4 Result: 1-0 White: Anatoly Karpov WhiteElo: 2715 Black: Curt Hansen BlackElo: 2635 ECO: B08 [vdo id=’4e98f61094424de29142c38941e1339b’] ← Previous VideoNext Video →
Continue ReadingLittle inspiration and everything will fall into place. White to move and draw (J. Hasek, 1951) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingEvent: Skelleftea World Cup Site: Skelleftea SWE Date: 1989.09.08 Round: 15 Result: 1-0 White: Anatoly Karpov WhiteElo: 2755 Black: Ulf Andersson BlackElo: 2635 ECO: E11 [vdo id=’26c65fab5439483da4c5b030573943a6′] ← Previous VideoNext Video →
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