Another week and another Wotawa endgame study to challenge your chess ability. This particular study from 1963 is approachable as there are only three pawns and four pieces (other than kings) on the chessboard. However, my calculations kept running into a brick wall until I realized that the winning path challenged my preconceived notions ofContinueContinue reading “Chess Position Worth Sharing 160!”
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Betcha Can’t Solve this #Chess Puzzle! 86
Alois Wotawa (June 11, 1896 – April 12, 1970) was a prominent Austrian chess composer celebrated for his intricate endgame studies and direct mate problems that often featured complex, paradoxical solutions. Renowned in the field of chess puzzles, Wotawa was recognized for his skill in developing rich tactical ideas from simple positions, demonstrating his exceptionalContinueContinue reading “Betcha Can’t Solve this #Chess Puzzle! 86”