B-638
A similar position with pawns on b (g) -file is drawn since after capturing the pawn White cannot push the enemy bishop back from the diagonal b1-h7. This conclusion was corroborated by Y. Averbakh in 1954.
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Tag: Lack of Space
P-148
The stronger side has better prospects of winning when the pawns are blockaded since this rules out a reduction of material. Generally, the pawns are the stronger the nearer they are to the promotion square. In this study by C.Salvioli, 1887.
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P-147
A rare case of defence by stalemate in which the weaker side “stalemates” the stronger side, was elaborated by K. Ebersz in 1941. The black king is much nearer the pawns and it seems as if they will fall easily. However, White to move draws due to a hidden possibility affording him sufficient counter-play. […]
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P-107B
If it is Black’s turn, nothing really changes.
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P-107A
Black also draws with the pawn on f6 if in analogous position White’s potential passed pawn is on the g-file. The game Anastasian – Ye, Chess Olympiad, Elista 1998, corroborates this conclusion. The position is drawn whoever has the move. The reason is that White lacks sufficient manoeuvring room on the side of his […]
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RMP-7
I. Berger study from 1890. is another example of fatal cornered position of Black king.
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RMP-6
Having the king in the corner is the worst position for Black. In this position he is hopelessly lost.
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Q-2
It is easier to win with queen against b- or g-pawn because the lack of space on one side of the pawn not only forces enemy king to stand in front of the pawn in less moves, but there is also an unusual checkmate position.
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