Study Puzzle of the Day 17/2/2021
A bit difficult, but nice one. Worth all the trouble! White to move and draw (G. Zakhodyakin, 1949) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Category: R+3P vs R+2P
Study Puzzle of the Day 30/9/2019
When you think this is just another dry rook endgame and it hits you… White to move and draw (V. Smyslov, 2000) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 17/6/2019
Sometimes all you need is an idea… White to move and draw (A. Wotawa, 1938) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 4/5/2019
White to move and draw (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Tari-Vidit
Event: “34th ECC Open 2018” White: “Tari, Aryan” WhiteElo: “2618” Black: “Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi” BlackElo: “2711” Result: “0-1” This rook ending should be won for Black and in the first, technique phase, Vidit played very well. Conclusion: 1. “Vancura” is one of the best defensive methods in rook endgames. The weaker […]
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