Chapter 11: The Petrosian Draw
I am reading How to Beat Your Dad at Chess by Murray Chandler. I am blogging to create supporting puzzles in studying the content.
In this formation a draw is a common result, which occurred in the 12th game of the 1966 World Championship match between Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky in Moscow.
In the position, White has a bishop occupying the long diagonal, and a rook on
g7, hemming in the black king on h8. If White lacks sufficient material to mate, forcing a draw by perpetual check may be the best option.
46} Here is the basic position where the rook can sustain perpetual check with the revealed check by the bishop.
47) Similar seventh rank setup with a rook that doesn't go too far away.
48) Here is an opportunity to find the perpetual check on a more complete setup. Again, the uncover by the rook must be done with strategic rook placement.
50) Things may seem hopeless, but a leap to the seventh rank and queen sacrifice can guarantee a draw.
Chapter 10: The See-Saw | Chapter 12: Trade a rook for a fork
