Study Puzzle of the Day 10/3/2021
Looks clear what White has to do, but sometimes it is easier said then done… White to move and win (M. Liburkin, 1947) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Tag: Pawns on Same File
Study Puzzle of the Day 12/12/2020
Chess fantasy world, part two. White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1974) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 8/12/2020
Mobility decides! White to move and win (A. Troitzky, 1898) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 7/12/2020
Essential theoretical knowledge required! White to move and draw (L. Kubbel, 1934) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 15/11/2020
Simple, practical looking position. White to move and win (F. Richter, 1954) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 8/11/2020
One elegant study from the famous Russian composer. White to move and draw (A. Herbstman, 1953) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 2/11/2020
Can two rooks outsmart black queen? White to move and win (A. Gurvich, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 26/09/2020
The power of the active king. White to move and win (J. Fritz, 1955) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Study Puzzle of the Day 22/09/2020
Just an ordinary practical looking endgame position… White to move and win (E. Pogosyants, 1961) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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RMP-600
Next example is a 1961. study by A. Gerbstman. Although the Black’s position looks hopeless because White defends his pawn and threatens mate, Black to move draws thanks to the stalemate motif.
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