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This position could have arisen in the game Rezan-Brkic,Zadar open 2015. During the game I thought this pawn endgame should be a draw, but after the game I found very interesting idea which doesn’t bring a victory for Black but makes the white defense more difficult. Event: Zadar open 2015 Date: 2015.12. White: […]
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Passed pawn should decide, but precision is required. White to move and win (AP. Kuznetsov, 1955) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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White pawns are two files separated, if Black coordinates his opposite-colored bishop will guarantee a draw. White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Looks like it’s time to plan a trip to the queenside. White to move and draw (F. Richter, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Watch out for Black’s defensive options! White to move and win (V. Smyslov, 1976) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Rook vs connected passed pawns. White to move and draw (V. Pachman, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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With such a huge material deficit White needs to find something canny here. White to move and draw (G. Nadareishvili, 1984) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Somewhat messy, but eventfull position! White to move and win (N. Kralin, 1977) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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A problem well stated is a problem half solved. White to move and draw (I. Kovalenko, 1977) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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An extreme solution for a simple problem. White to move and win (S. Kozlowski, 1931) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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