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! 84
To get the most out of this František Richter endgame study, I suggest acquiring a pencil and paper and then setting a timer for 45 minutes. Your goal is to find the winning line for white by mapping out all of your calculations on paper. Trying to solve a complex endgame study by writing outContinueContinue reading “Betcha Can’t Solve this #Chess Puzzle! 84”
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle! 66
Some of my favorite endgame studies have the reader playing from a disadvantage with the goal being a draw. In tonight’s puzzle, White is down to a single bishop versus Black’s four pawns but still can draw with perfect play. Enjoy… White to play and draw (U. Venäläinen, 1st Prize in Suomen Shakki, 1969.)