Study Puzzle of the Day 14/3/2021
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!)
Continue ReadingPassed 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!)
Continue ReadingWhite 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!)
Continue ReadingLooks 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!)
Continue ReadingWho has the more dangerous passed pawn? White to move and draw (M. Platov, 1922) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingSet your priorities correctly. White to move and win (P. Farago, 1955) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWatch out for Black’s defensive options! White to move and win (V. Smyslov, 1976) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingEndgame motif useful to practical players. White to move and win (M. Lewitt, 1933) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingRook vs connected passed pawns. White to move and draw (V. Pachman, 1960) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingHow to crash Black’s fortress? White to move and win (Kling & Horwitz, 1851) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)
Continue ReadingWith 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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