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Two pieces are better than one

5 years ago · Quote · #1
IM pfren

A great study by Sergey Mikhailovich Kaminer (1908-1938), a chess genius who died at a very young age. The winning mechanism is extremely elegant. White is a piece up, but to win he must take another Black piece. How?
5 years ago · Quote · #2
Liburkin

Very nice. That study did not appear in "888 Miniature Studies" by Kasparyan.
5 years ago · Quote · #3
IM pfren

Liburkin wrote:
Very nice. That study did not appear in "888 Miniature Studies" by Kasparyan.

Likely because it's not a miniature (up to seven pieces), but a Meredith (up to twelve pieces). Anyway- the final mating position is really spectacular.

BTW, nice nickname! I have already posted a classic study of Mark Savelevich, here:

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/great-endgame-study
5 years ago · Quote · #4
AndyClifton

Zowie, what a mate!
5 years ago · Quote · #5
Squirrel0420

That is a very intricate placement to achieve checkmate
5 years ago · Quote · #6
ChazR

Pure beauty! Once again, GM Frendzas has delighted the community with his subtle brilliance. Thank you.
4 years ago · Quote · #7
Rubidium

I like these sorts of puzzles, which are short, have few pieces, and are just beautiful.
4 years ago · Quote · #8
Argonaut13

I would never get this right if I was playing white. Never.
4 years ago · Quote · #9
Defence4Gizchehs

o my god what is this?!
This is a Unique Puzzle, please Annotate maybe!!
4 years ago · Quote · #10
ElKitch

they are fun and good for study. But a puzzle with unlogical happenings is impossible for me to solve. (I didnt even find move 1 btw :) )
4 years ago · Quote · #11
CalamityChristie

the film "dumb and dumber" is looking more and more of a classic at this point, fedtel. i know of someone who'd be impressed.
4 years ago · Quote · #12
CalamityChristie

you could try telling an easy joke to it.
4 years ago · Quote · #13
IM pfren

FEDTEL wrote:

I am Impressed, but who's the dumb there? Houdini?

Don't you have a mirror in your bathroom?
4 years ago · Quote · #14
IM pfren

Oh, OK. I have yours, too. You are very cute.
4 years ago · Quote · #15
finalunpurez
4 years ago · Quote · #16
Metaknight251

how do you know that is his real picture?
4 years ago · Quote · #17
AndyClifton

Boy, Alexander Woollcott and Dorothy Parker sure can jest, can't they?
4 years ago · Quote · #18
Cashionova

A perfect example of beauty in chess. I seriously would have leapt for joy if I found this mate in a real game.
4 years ago · Quote · #19
AndyClifton

I just hope you have one of those spill-proof drink thingies.
4 years ago · Quote · #20
nyLsel

nice puzzle!

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