Study Puzzle of the Day 14/7/2021 – M. Dukic 1986.
A simple study with two important endgame motifs. White to move and win (M. Dukic 1986.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 29/6/2021 – N. Rezvov 1987.
Rezvov’s study has a cook or two, but it is instructive. White to move and win (N. Rezvov 1987.) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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MP-934A
For the bishop and pawn against the knight theory of endgames, of great importance is the following critical position, studied by Y. Averbakh in 1955. ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →
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MP-932A
If the weaker side’s king cannot get in front of the pawn on time, and is forced to defend on its backside, the chances of escape are considerably smaller. But, when the Black king has a supporting knight to “keep an eye” on the pawn, chances to escape are much better. ← Basic […]
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N-268
When the white king approaches the a-pawn from the kingside and not along the a- b- or c-file, the knight can set up a very resistant barrier. Independently whether the knight be on b6 or c7 (as in example 261). White king needs three moves to attack the knight. To save the game, black […]
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N-265
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