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Posted by vynar nsa-hitachi.com 11/29/2008 00:20:39 Play online chess	Subject: Possible mistake in chess puzle on Nov 28 Message: Colleagues, I solved chess puzzle on Nov 28 (from chess puzzle competition) and gave it to my friend. While analyzing the solution, we noticed that after 1. Nb4 c2 2.Qc1 black can actually play 2 ... b1"Bishop" !!!!!!!! creating a stalemate situation! Now white player would have to use another move to allow black move and, therefore, wouldn't be able to checkmate in 4 (unless I'm missing anything). Please, correct me if I'm wrong in any respect. I didn't find the way to communicate it to GameKnot guys. Best, - Igor
Posted by heinzkat nsa-hitachi.com 11/29/2008 05:39:34 Play online chess	Message: 3. Nd3! => gameknot.com
Posted by vynar nsa-hitachi.com 11/29/2008 08:25:39 Play online chess	That's beautiful! Message: Really beautiful solution, thanks for sharing! ——— Chess: No need to make a drama out of the endgame — Pawn endgames often involve bold sacrifices – but sometimes there are quieter ways to win. We've seen in the last two chess columns that superior king position does not always guarantee the advantage – contrary to standard pawn endgame chess lore – but here there is no disputing Black's dominance. The only question is, how to break through? RB: Pawn endgames frequently have the potential for dramatic sacrifices. You can have five pawns and give up four of them so one might queen and win the chess game. I don't see that here, however. So I'm going to go the other route: undramatic, quiet moves in an attempt to create zugzwang, force the white king back and invade. So 1…e5, when ...