Study Puzzle of the Day 21/11/2020
Vasily Smyslov’s study – elegant as always, just like his chess games were! White to move and draw (V. Smyslov, 2005) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Tag: Doubled Pawns
Study Puzzle of the Day 13/11/2020
Surprisingly rich position with stunning solution. White to move and win (L. Zalkind, 1929) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 12/11/2020
Strayed rook study. White to move and draw (P. Farago, 1935) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 10/11/2020
Watch out for the hidden resources. White to move and win (V. Chekhover, 1956) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 9/11/2020
Position is not complicated, but White must be precise. White to move and win (P. Benko, 2001) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 4/11/2020
Creativity is a game for two. White to move and draw (A. Wotawa, 1956) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 3/11/2020
Controlling the a-pawn turns out to be quite a problem. White to move and draw (O. Duras, 1925) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 1/11/2020
Heavy artillery vs infantry 🙂 White to move and draw (V. Kovalenko, 2003) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 28/10/2020
It will not be easy to exploit the black king’s cramped position. White to move and win (AP Kuznetsov, 1973) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 23/10/2020
Figure out what is important in position and play what is needed to accomplish your goal. White to move and win (A. Kazantsev, 1950) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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