Lolli 1763. – 2P vs 3P
Giambattista Lolli has a few pawn endgames in his collection. This one is not too complicated, White to move wins. Lolli has demonstrated some pawn endgames principles
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Giambattista Lolli has a few pawn endgames in his collection. This one is not too complicated, White to move wins. Lolli has demonstrated some pawn endgames principles
Continue ReadingHere is another position that is well-known today. Lolli showed the winning technique in 1763.
Continue ReadingThis month we will look at some endgame positions by Giambattista Lolli. The Italian master has published his famous book back in 1763! Lolli has analyzed this position in his Osservazioni. White must sacrifice his f-pawn to make progress. He has to capture the black pawn and easily win with his king on the […]
Continue ReadingGiambattista Lolli (full name: Giovanni Battista Lolli) was Italian chess player, one of the best players and theoreticians of the 18th century. Several opening lines, as well as endgame positions, bear his name. Born in Nonantola, 1698. he belonged to Modenese school of chess, together with Domenico Ponziani and Ercole del Rio. The three […]
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