Rook and two Pawns versus Rook and Pawn Articles * Chess Endgames Network

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/11/2020

November 19, 2020November 13, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic70

Passive defense won’t work here. White to move and draw (P. Farago, 1935) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 16/09/2020

September 16, 2020September 8, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic160

One motif useful for practical players. White to move and draw (AP Kuznetsov, 1965) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 8/09/2020

September 8, 2020August 29, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic101

Sometimes simple solutions for simple positions are not enough. White to move and win (H. Rinck, 1906) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 30/07/2020

July 30, 2020July 19, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic105

This simple looking rook endgame could be a tough nut to crack. White to move and win (V. Korolkov, 1954) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 5/9/2019

September 5, 2019June 27, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic188

Another nice drawing idea for White. White to move and draw (M. Liburkin, 1958) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 5/8/2019

August 5, 2019June 27, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic284

Black rook is imprisoned but can we use that fact? White to move and win (D. Gurgenidze, 2006) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 27/6/2019

June 27, 2019June 27, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic109

Our big trump, g6-pawn, is in grave danger, but we can still win this! White to move and win (A. Selezniev, 1915) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 21/6/2019

June 21, 2019June 27, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic194

We will have to give up the rook, but can me capitalize our remaining pawns somehow? White to move and draw (D. Gurgenidze, 1987) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Blomqvist-Svidler

March 1, 2019October 19, 2020 GM, FT Ante Brkic270

Event: “34th ECC Open 2018” White: “Blomqvist, Erik” WhiteElo: “2499” Black: “Svidler, Peter” BlackElo: “2756” Result: “0-1” When I first saw this ending, at first glance I thought Black was winning. White rook is very passive and he has no future, and also the white king is cut off along e-file. But the truth, […]

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Category: Rook and two Pawns versus Rook and Pawn

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 16/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 8/09/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 30/07/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 5/9/2019

Study Puzzle of the Day 5/8/2019

Study Puzzle of the Day 27/6/2019

Study Puzzle of the Day 21/6/2019

Blomqvist-Svidler

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

Q-Basic7

Q-Basic6

Q-Basic5

RMP-566

Study Puzzle of the Day 27/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 26/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 25/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 24/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 23/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 22/11/2020

Study Puzzle of the Day 21/11/2020

Rook and Bishop against Rook QUIZ

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