Study Puzzle of the Day 11/3/2021
Looks like it’s time to plan a trip to the queenside. White to move and draw (F. Richter, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingLooks like it’s time to plan a trip to the queenside. White to move and draw (F. Richter, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWho has the more dangerous passed pawn? White to move and draw (M. Platov, 1922) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWatch out for Black’s defensive options! White to move and win (V. Smyslov, 1976) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingEndgame motif useful to practical players. White to move and win (M. Lewitt, 1933) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingRook vs connected passed pawns. White to move and draw (V. Pachman, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingLooks like the pawn is lost… White to move and draw (G. Zakhodyakin, 1982) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWith such a huge material deficit White needs to find something canny here. White to move and draw (G. Nadareishvili, 1984) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWhite has a huge material advantage, but not for long. White to move and win (E. Somov Nasimovich, 1938) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingA nice practical-looking position composed by a top GM A. Belyavsky. White to move and win (Belyavsky & Mitrofanov, 1983) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingTwo problems to take care of. White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1961) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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