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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Tag: Pawn on 7th (2nd) Rank
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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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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Study Puzzle of the Day 20/09/2020
What do I do with this knight? White to move and win (A. Kazantsev, 1985) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 12/09/2020
Can you find the canny escape for White? White to move and draw (Bondarenko & Kakovin, 1957) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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