{"id":72,"date":"2016-06-17T03:59:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T18:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tranthanhtu.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2016-06-17T04:02:09","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T19:02:09","slug":"fundamental-chess-endgames-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tranthanhtu.com\/blog\/fundamental-chess-endgames-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundamental Chess Endgames [part 3]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello folks, how were part 1<\/a> and part 2<\/a>? If they were easy for you, congratulations, you understand well some basics. Otherwise, feel free to start a discussion about which you struggled with.<\/p>\n

Remember I mentioned “the wrong corner” in problem #3<\/a> where there’s only a Rook vs. a Bishop? Today, we will review a little bit about that type of Endgame. Let’s take a look at the diagram below.<\/p>\n

\"rook<\/a>So basically, the right corner is the corner which has opposite color with the Bishop.<\/strong><\/span> In this case, h8 or a1. Why is it “right”? Because now Black King can hide behind Bishop’s back.<\/p>\n

For example, 1. Ra8+ Bg8<\/strong> and White has to move either his Rook away from the last rank or his King apart, otherwise it gonna be a stalemate.<\/p>\n

White can continue 2. Ra1 Bb3 3. Kg6<\/strong>. Now there’s a little trick, if Black plays 3…Bg8<\/em>, he will lose because of 4. Rh1<\/em>. But Black can play 3…Bc2+<\/strong> instead, and he can easily hold for a draw.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, in the Endgame where you have a lone Bishop against a lone Rook, the only thing to keep in mind is to run your King towards the right corner<\/strong><\/span> and he’ll be safe there. Now let’s go to the next page<\/a> and review some other basic Endgames.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>#21: White to move, can he win?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can he win?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#22: White to move, can he hold?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can he hold?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#23: White to move, can he win?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can he win?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#24: White to move, can White hold this position?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can White hold this position?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#25: Black to move, is it a draw?<\/h3>\n
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Black to move, is it a draw?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#26: White to move, what is the result?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, what is the result?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#27: White seems to be in trouble, can he hold?<\/h3>\n
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White seems to be in trouble, can he hold?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#28: What is the correct move for White?<\/h3>\n
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What is the correct move for White?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#29: Looks pretty much the same with the problem #28. But can White hold?<\/h3>\n
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Looks pretty much the same with the problem #28. But can White hold?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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<\/a>#30: White to move, what is the outcome?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, what is the outcome?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I know these are not difficult for you guys. Let’s check the answers in the next page<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/a>#21: White to move, can he win?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can he win?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #21<\/strong>: Yes, by cutting off the King with 1. Rh5!<\/strong> Please notice that 1. Rc1?<\/em> will lead to a draw
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<\/a>#22: White to move, can he hold?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can he hold?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #22<\/strong>: Yes. 1. Ke1<\/strong> and White gets advantage in the opposition.
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<\/a>#23: White to move, can he win?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can he win?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #23<\/strong>: Yes. 1.h5+-<\/strong>. Otherwise, Black will play 1…h5<\/em> and his King can reach the key square f8 just in time.
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<\/a>#24: White to move, can White hold this position?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, can White hold this position?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #24<\/strong>: Yes, because Black King is outside of the winning zone. But White must be careful. The only correct move here is 1. Kf6=<\/strong>
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<\/a>#25: Black to move, is it a draw?<\/h3>\n
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Black to move, is it a draw?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #25<\/strong>: Yes. By using the “shoulder-charging”. 1…Kf3 2. Kb5 Ke3=<\/strong>
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<\/a>#26: White to move, what is the result?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, what is the result?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #26<\/strong>: It’s a draw. 1. Kd2 Kd6 2. Ke3=<\/strong>. Both sides wait to take the opposition.
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<\/a>#27: White seems to be in trouble, can he hold?<\/h3>\n
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White seems to be in trouble, can he hold?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #27<\/strong>: Yes, because he can get his Knight stand in front of Black Pawn. For central pawns (c, d, e, f-file), it is enough for a draw if we can manage to get the Knight stand in front of the pawn, even if it already reach 7th-rank.
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<\/a>#28: What is the correct move for White?<\/h3>\n
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What is the correct move for White?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #28<\/strong>: 1. Ne2 Kd2 2. Nd4 c1\/Q 3. Nb3+<\/strong> and he saves the game. Please notice that 1. Nd3??<\/em> is a big mistake and White would have nightmares for nights with this move. Because 1…Kd2 2. Nc5 Kc3 3. Ne4 Kd3 4. Nc5 Kc4<\/em>, and there’s no more check.
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<\/a>#29: Looks pretty much the same with the problem #28. But can White hold?<\/h3>\n
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Looks pretty much the same with the problem #28. But can White hold?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #29<\/strong>: Sadly no, because Black Pawn is close to the edge, White Knight does not have enough room to form a circuit. For example, 1. Nd2 Kc1 2. Nb3 Kd1-+<\/strong>, White wishes there were another column left to a-column for his Knight to jump but there’s no Genies in real life.
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<\/a>#30: White to move, what is the outcome?<\/h3>\n
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White to move, what is the outcome?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Solution #30<\/strong>: It’s a draw. 1. Ng3 h2 2. Kb7<\/strong>. Now White Knight already made a barrier (e4, e3, e2, d2) so it takes time for Black King to approach and White King has enough time to support his brave warrior.
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Hello folks, how were part 1 and part 2? If they were easy for you, congratulations, you understand well some basics. Otherwise, feel free to start a discussion about which you struggled with. Remember I mentioned “the wrong corner” in problem #3 where there’s only a Rook vs. a Bishop? 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