Study Puzzle of the Day 1/3/2021
Two similar lines, but only one of them works! White to move and draw (R. Reti, 1931) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
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Two similar lines, but only one of them works! White to move and draw (R. Reti, 1931) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingCan you find the winning trick? White to move and win (D. Petrov, 1964) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingIn the example 32, with Black to move, we understood a huge defending value of opposition. This very experience may serve as a landmark to win in a wonderful study by R. Reti from 1928. The white rook attacked, and after the forced 1.Rd1? d4 the position would be drawn since due to opposition […]
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Continue ReadingKnowing the drawing area makes the decision making much easier. A quite instructive case, showing the crucial relevance of opposition and shouldering, which happened in the Amelung – Erler game, Riga 1887. Position evaluation depends on who is to move! ← Basic EndingsBasic Endings →
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