Reciprocal Zugzwang * Endgame Positions * Chess Endgames Network

Kozirev 1989.

February 11, 2021 CM, FI Boris Sudar47

We see some general principles of this kind of endgames in a Kozirev’s 1989. study. The final winning theme is the beautiful zugzwang. ...

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Study Puzzle of the Day 26/1/2021

January 26, 2021January 13, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic93

Two phase study composed by one of the greatest masters. White to move and win (A. Troitzky, 1924) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 8/1/2021

January 8, 2021December 29, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic100

Watch out for the hidden nuances! White to move and draw (P. Kiryakov, 1997) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

Study Puzzle of the Day 7/1/2021

January 7, 2021December 29, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic108

Simple looking but eventful study. White to move and draw (H. Reddmann, 1981) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

MP-877B

June 18, 2020June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic123

In general, in positions with the central pawn on the 7th rank, the position of the king on the “shorter” side is unfavorable for the weaker side, since White can prevent it from approaching the pawn and prepare the removal of the bishop from the diagonal at the same time. V. Kosek’s study is...

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RMP-575B

June 8, 2020June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic113

Black to move loses because he can’t hold the rook on the c-file or move to the defense along the sixth rank. ...

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RMP-575A

June 8, 2020June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic94

Another critical situation, which we will consider, is the incredible case of mutual zugzwang (J. Nunn 1994). The black king is locked in the corner of the board, he is threatened with a mate attack, and his rook’s counterattack is significantly limited, because the brilliantly placed white bishop not only protects the king from...

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MP-949B

April 30, 2020June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic70

White on the move wins. ...

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MP-917B

April 28, 2020June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic76

However, Black on the move draws. Due to the bishop’s exposed position, he has a tactical defense available. ...

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MP-917A

April 28, 2020June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic71

The weaker’s side chances for a successful defence are much higher when the pawn is stopped on the 6th rank as the knight has three squares available from which he can control the critical a7 quare. For a complete understanding of these endgames, it is important to know that the best defence constitutes of ...

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Tag: Reciprocal Zugzwang

Kozirev 1989.

Study Puzzle of the Day 26/1/2021

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Lolli 1763. – queen vs c2 pawn

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Study Puzzle of the Day 23/6/2021 – N. Rezvov 1991

Rook and Pawn vs Rook – QUIZ

Study Puzzle of the Day 22/6/2021 – L. Kopac 1942

Study Puzzle of the Day 21/6/2021 – E. Kolesnikov 1991

Study Puzzle of the Day 20/6/2021 – T. Kok 1936

Study Puzzle of the Day 19/6/2021 – J. Fritz 1961

Study Puzzle of the Day 18/6/2021 – A.Cheron 1944

Study Puzzle of the Day 17/6/2021 – M.Botvinnik 1939

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