MP-962B
White on the move also wins by entering the same position with Black to move.
Continue ReadingWhite on the move also wins by entering the same position with Black to move.
Continue ReadingWe will conclude our analysis of the endgames of the bishop and pawn against the knight with a curious position where the weaker side loses irrespective of whose move it is, despite the fact that the enemy king doesn’t control the key squares in front of the pawn (Averbakh, 1955.).
Continue ReadingWhite wins on the move because he can prevent both the annoying checks and the entry of the enemy king in the saving triangle c5-c6-d5.
Continue ReadingFrom the analysis of the previous example, an important conclusion follows: if the black king is on the left hand side of the pawn and has three squares from which he can control the d-pawn available, the position is drawn because by moving withing the c5-c6-d5 triangle, Black can avoid the zugzwang. However, if […]
Continue ReadingImportant differences exist even when it comes to an extremely unfavorable defense with a diagonally placed knight compared to the pawn. Mandelöl established it in 1938. While a similar position with the c-pawn was won (see 948.), here Black can draw irrespective of whether he has the move or not!
Continue ReadingThe most important differences appear in the positions with the d-pawn stopped at the sixth rank. Let’s first take a look at the position similar to the one examined in the diagram 957. (Averbakh, 1955.).
Continue ReadingIf the pawn is stopped on the fourth rank, the weaker side – in general – draws even when the king is far away. However, the defence has to be precise. The ending of the game Beliavsky – Liberzon (Baden, 1980.) is the best example.
Continue ReadingIf the c-pawn is stopped on the fifth rank, the weaker side can draw with the help of the rear defense irrespective of who is on the move – even when the enemy king is on the same side as the knight. This was established by Averbakh in 1955. Compared to a similar position […]
Continue ReadingWhite can win on the move. He has to carefully prepare to chase the knight and prevent the king from approaching the pawn.
Continue ReadingIn general, the weaker side is able to draw by defending from the rear if its knight is active, as long as her king is not cut-off. This important conclusion is demonstrated by Averbakh’s 1955 study.
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