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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
In studies, it is always White To Play. Same for Problems. There are some type of problems where Black plays first, but these are specialized types of problems.Originally posted by Hugh Brodie View Post
The = sign at the bottom of a study indicates a draw is the goal. A win would have a + sign there.Comment
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
Sorry - I missed the tiny "=" sign at the bottom. :-)Comment
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
The b-pawn always seems to outrun the white king
1. c8=Q? Bf5+
2. Kc7 Bxc8
3. Kxc8 b5 and black wins
however, White can draw with
1. Kc8 b5
2. Kd7 b4
3. Kd6 Bf5
4. Ke5 Bc8
5. Kd4 b3
6. Kc3 Be6
7. c8=Q Bxc8
8. Kxb3 draw
The study is by A. Sarychev and K. Sarychev and appeared in Shakhmatny Listok 1928.12.25. Nice Christmas present!
See also: http://www.playtheimmortalgame.com/b...threadid=78599Comment
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
When I see this I always remember a R.Reti problem. Both have nice non-trivial ideas.
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
the scarey version White to play and drawComment
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
An Oldie But a Goodie. From 1928!
March 29, 2018
White to move and draw
(corrected after the note from Kerry Liles)Last edited by Wayne Komer; Thursday, 29 March, 2018, 03:39 PM.Comment
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
Black B should be on h7Originally posted by Wayne Komer View PostAn Oldie But a Goodie. From 1928!
March 29, 2018
White to move and draw...Mike Pence: the Lord of the fly.Comment
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Re: An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
An Oldie But A Goodie. From 1928!
March 29, 2018
Thanks Kerry. I have been going through CTs for the past eight years, recording the interesting threads just in case the site shuts down tomorrow. This position caught my eye!Comment
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