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Kingskiller
Kasparov_1989
I'm surprised that I'm the first to comment on this puzzle, I like it. I think it's great. Thanks!!
Loomis
This is a good puzzle demonstrating the pain of a rook pawn. There are some other drawing variations.
1. Kd2 also draws. 1. ... a1=Q 2. Bxa1 Kxa1 3. Kc1 Ka2 4. Kc2 Ka1 5. Kc1 draw.
There are also some variations in the line you gave. On move 3, Kb3 and Kd3 also draw (since white can still play 4. Kc2) and 4. Kc1 is also stalemate.
mercytononeZ
camdawg7
Unbeliever
Thanks everybody! It's my first puzzle with endgame theme! I was very excited to publish it!
Loomis said:"1. Kd2 also draws. 1. ... a1=Q 2. Bxa1 Kxa1 3. Kc1 Ka2 4. Kc2 Ka1 5. Kc1 draw."
Thank you! I saw only 3. Kc2 Ka2 4. Kc1 Kb3... That's why I added pawns at b4 and b5, so black still wins. But I didn't see 3.Kc1!! Sometimes I am blind
'There are also some variations in the line you gave. On move 3, Kb3 and Kd3 also draw (since white can still play 4. Kc2) and 4. Kc1 is also stalemate."
I just chose forcing move, trying to make puzzle look better. I'm not professional in creating puzzles, but I'm trying!
NinjaBear
How is this even possible?!?!?! Please, can someone explain this?!
by Brennon_Huff a few minutes ago
French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack
by GerryMo a few minutes ago
world open 2013
by Alito1123 4 minutes ago
Delete other comments besides your own
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This Tournament Director Makes The Other One Look Like A Sunday School Teacher
by Phylar 7 minutes ago
I can't move my f7 pawn
by Bill_C 8 minutes ago
First blog post
by rmurray 9 minutes ago
Outrageous! You can't play multiple games anymore.
by Phylar 9 minutes ago
I feel that I deserve a higher rating
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French Defence Marshall Variation
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