P-53
We conclude this chapter with a superb study by A. Mandler, published in 1938. Once again, the theme is restriction of the activity of the enemy king. ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →
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P-50
In all previous examples White won easily by promoting with check, even when Black managed to promote his pawn into the queen. Possibly, the most complex win in such an ending was elaborated by L.Prokesh in a study published in 1937. White to move wins by first gaining more space whereby the guiding of […]
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P-48
A superb study on the theme of guiding the enemy king to an unfavourable square was composed in 1905 by O. Duras. The pawns are equidistant from their respective promotion square. ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →
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P-47
In the battle for a tempo sometimes the decisive advantage is achieved by subtle manoeuvres. In the following study by N. Grigoriev, 1928, we can see an excellent example of skilfully getting out of the way of the enemy pawn. ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →
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P-46
When the pawn race is even, sometimes the promotion with check plays a crucial role. A case in point is a study by I. Moravec (1952). ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →
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P-43
A far more complex case is a study by R. Reti published in 1921. White to move draws. At first glance it seems as though the white king had hopelessly fallen behind the enemy pawn, while the black king is inside the white pawn’s square. However, as previously, Black does not control the critical squares […]
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