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February 19, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic90

For the end of this chapter here is the most complex position, analyzed in 13th century by Arab players. ...

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RMP-16

February 19, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic114

Very instructive is ending from game Karpov-Ftačnik played in Solun 1988. ...

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RMP-15

February 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic226

A case where not even centralized king cannot compenzate izolated knight’s position. This is R. Reti study from 1929. where black king is well positioned to help his knight’s ecsape from two directions. ...

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RMP-14

February 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic233

In Averbakh study from 1962. Black king is not in danger and relatively close to his knight, but still he is lost. White uses the clumsy position of the knight ...

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RMP-12

February 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic222

Rook versus separated knight In previous positions we already encountered this case and noticed it requires subtle maneuvering to take the full point. Important is to use zugzwang and mating threats to push away opponent’s knight into a deadly trapp or luring it into a double attack. White pieces are always centralized. We will...

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RMP-11

February 15, 2019July 4, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic217

This is an interesting endgame position showed by V. Kovačević (2004.) where white wins just because the rook is on the 4th row....

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RMP-10

February 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic481

With the knowledge from previous example it is not hard to understand Mandler study (1924.).

RMP-9

February 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic224

As we saw, knight position on g7 (b7) is very clumsy as it’s mobility is substantially reduced. It fails to give his king necessary protection. This position has already been analysed in 12th century by Arab players. Black must separate his pieces and the subtle hunting of the knight begins. That knowledge is basic […]

RMP-8

February 15, 2019July 4, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic161

As an effective “proof” how awkward is placement of black king in the corner we will see next study of V. Kovačević from 2004. Black cannot be saved althogh white pieces are not yet on their optimal squares. White wins by restricting the activity of his opponent’s knight....

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RMP-7

February 15, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic217

I. Berger study from 1890. is another example of fatal cornered position of Black king.

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Lolli 1763. – queen vs c2 pawn

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Rook and Pawn vs Rook – QUIZ

Study Puzzle of the Day 22/6/2021 – L. Kopac 1942

Study Puzzle of the Day 21/6/2021 – E. Kolesnikov 1991

Study Puzzle of the Day 20/6/2021 – T. Kok 1936

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/6/2021 – J. Fritz 1961

Study Puzzle of the Day 18/6/2021 – A.Cheron 1944

Study Puzzle of the Day 17/6/2021 – M.Botvinnik 1939

Study Puzzle of the Day 16/6/2021 – V. Kondratev, A. Kopnin, 1984

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