Lolli 1763. – queen vs a2 pawn
Another queen vs pawn ending from Lolli’s repertoire. Again, he maybe didn’t provide all the best tablebase moves, but the winning procedures he offered are very instructive. ...
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Lolli 1763. – queen vs c2 pawn
Here is another position that is well-known today. Lolli showed the winning technique in 1763.
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Study Puzzle of the Day 9/12/2020
Not many options left! White to move and win (P. Farago, 1944) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 11/11/2020
Another study from the celebrated Russian composer Somov Nasimovich. White to move and draw (E. Somov Nasimovich, 1927) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Fahrni, H. & Keemink, J. 1928.
White must not allow the knight in front of the pawn. If the knight reaches d8, the position will be drawn. ...
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Study Puzzle of the Day 5/11/2020
Beware the fortress! White to move and win (V. Yakimchik, 1954) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 31/10/2020
Beware the nuances! White to move and draw (L. Mitrofanov, 1990) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 16/10/2020
Quite difficult and somewhat messy but an entertaining study! White to move and win (L. Silaev, 1983) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 10/10/2020
Make the most of what you have. White to move and draw (A. Kazantsev, 1949) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 8/10/2020
Just make sure you use every single piece from the board in your solution. White to move and draw (V. Kovalenko, 2002) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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