Is this endgame drawn? - Chess Forums

CoachConradAllison

Jul 23, 2009

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#1

In this position, I was white and it was my move, my opponent offered a draw and I accepted. Fritz light suggested that white had a .38 pawn advantage, but could white have won this engame?

I accepted the draw on the basis that blacks knight would be able to take my kingside pawns.

JonnySleazy

Jul 23, 2009

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#2

In this position, if you played Nc7+, you could capture the pawn on d5 giving you a pawn advantage. It would be a tough calculated battle, but I feel with correct play you could capitalize on the advantage.

mosqutip

Jul 23, 2009

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#3

Nc7+ doesn't work, because he's in check. If he wasn't, that probably would lead to a win. If you could take out the pawn on d5, the queenside pawns would have an advantage you might be able to press for a win. Rybka evaluates this as +0.52, on another note.

SkillzTurtle

Jul 23, 2009

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#4

Lots of chess programmes aren't great at endgames. Some don't even seem to realise the threat of pawn promotion!

mosqutip

Jul 23, 2009

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#5

I did a deep analysis and after 10 moves, Rybka gives +0.33 and Shredder gives +0.37, so I think it is truly drawn. (with perfect play, of course. Human mistakes can always turn the tide)

WarAdmiral

Jul 23, 2009

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#6

Looks very drawn...white might have a slight edge but there's not much of an advantage there.