B v N Endgame Puzzles

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Our Chaff Chess Rematch vote chess game has inspired another puzzle session. Easy puzzle first.

Most players are aware of the way a bishop can trap a knight against the side of the board. Keep this pattern in mind as you do these puzzles.

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B v N #1

In this puzzle it appears that the white bishop has managed to become trapped instead. Can you find a resource? Be careful you don't just trade down to a losing king and pawn endgame.

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For these next 3 puzzles there are alternative correct moves at times. If you click "Solution" & "Move List" you can view notes explaining alternative lines.

Keep a look out for surprising moves that put your piece en prise.

B v N #2

Play black to draw by stopping white to promote the pawn.

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B v N #3

The same position as the last one, but now with white to move. There's a clue in there.

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B v N #4

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B v N #5

Try to find a draw for black.

Only two moves to find... but be careful - It's tricky.

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B v N #6

Remember the pattern in the first post and think ahead to solve this puzzle.

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B v N #7

Find a draw for white.

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B v N #8

White to play and win. No clues.

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B v N #9

Mating with Patience - from Daily Puzzle

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B v N #10

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B v N #11

Don't bank on the bishop being better in the endgame than a knight even with pawns on both sides of the board. The knight has the capacity to ambush the unwary.

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B v N #12

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B v N #13

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B v N #14

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