N-458

  In positions with an outside passed pawn a win is possible given the more active piece-position provided that the reduction of material can be prevented. The simplest case when the exchange of the pawns can be prevented by blockade is shown in the ending of the game Chigorin – Marshall, Karlovy Vary, 1907.  …

GM Vlatko Kovacevic

Vlado Kovacevic is a chess grandmaster and an endgame expert. He very successfully competed on the national team. From 2000 – 2004, he acted as selector of the Croatian Men’s national team. He is also a well-known chess author.