Blatter, A. & Haefele, H. 1944.
Amusing and not too complicated study (Blatter, A. & Haefele, H. 1944.) with a little good-to-know trick.
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Amusing and not too complicated study (Blatter, A. & Haefele, H. 1944.) with a little good-to-know trick.
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Continue ReadingLet us now examine positions with the black king imprisoned in the corner g7. Pay attention to the word imprisoned since the threat a7 with the winning backblow of the rook, the black king must not leave the safety area restricted to squares f7-f6-h6-h7. At first sight one can conclude that Black is helpless […]
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