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Study Puzzle of the Day 17/09/2020

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic152

Composed by the old master. White to move and draw (G. Kasparyan, 1954) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 15/09/2020

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic162

One spark leads to fireworks! White to move and win (V. Vlasenko, 1983) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 9/09/2020

September 9, 2020August 29, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic38

Blow and counterblow. White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1961) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 2/09/2020

September 2, 2020August 18, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic68

It will not be difficult to guess where the real danger comes from. White to move and draw (A. Kazantsev, 1933) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 20/08/2020

August 20, 2020August 18, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic56

Can you find a draw here? White to move and draw (E. Somov Nasimovich, 1927) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/08/2020

August 19, 2020July 30, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic100

How could such a misplaced knight be of any use to White? White to move and win (Platov & Platov, 1924) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 13/08/2020

August 13, 2020July 30, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic93

Always be aware of the opponent’s defensive resources! White to move and win (E. Paoli, 1957) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 9/08/2020

August 9, 2020July 30, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic109

One motif often used while fighting against a knight. White to move and win (V. Korolkov, 1946) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 3/08/2020

August 3, 2020July 19, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic87

Shouldn’t be too difficult… White to move and draw (A. Selezniev, 1957) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Kozul Z. – Zaja I.

May 1, 2020July 22, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic402

White dominates in this simple endgame position. Next plan is to pick up black’s last remaining pawn. But Black is to move. White: Kožul, Zdenko WhiteElo: 2590 Black: Žaja, Ivan BlackElo: 2440 Year: 1997 Result: 1/2-1/2

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Category: Minor Piece Endgames

Study Puzzle of the Day 17/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 15/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 9/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 2/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 20/08/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/08/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 13/08/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 9/08/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 3/08/2020

Kozul Z. – Zaja I.

R-305 (Vancura)

R-226A (Lucena position)

Karjakin – Sevian

R-323A (Black king on the longer side)

P-58

Study Puzzle of the Day 22/9/2019

B-858 (Kotov-Botvinnik)

RMP-6

Study Puzzle of the Day 22/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 21/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 20/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 18/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 17/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 16/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 15/09/2020

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