Chess Problems Unlimited
Solution for Endgame03 problem:
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Chess Problems UnlimitedSolution for Endgame03 problem: |
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This composition was created by Peckover. It won second prize in "L'Italia
Schacchistica" in 1965.
Black's threat to promote his c2 pawn is iminent in this position. White consolidates, even improves its material advantage by playing: 1.Nd5+ Nxd5 2.Rd3+ Kb4 3.Rb3+ Kc5 4.Rb5+ Kd4 5.Rxd5+ Kc3 6.Rd3+ (one circle has been made, now try another one...) 6... Kb4 7.Rb3+ Kc5 8.Rb5+ Kd4 9.e3+ Kc3 10.Rb3+ Kd2 11.Rxb2 etc. |