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Combining beauty and practicality, the
Endgame
Study is one of the unique and subtle wonders of the Royal Game.
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on a weekly basis, a selected endgame study for your enjoyment.
Unless specifically designated otherwise,
it is always White to move. Unlike problems, studies usually
do not require a solution in a pre-determined number of moves.
Simply look for the best moves and replies to work out the win
or draw. And don't be discouraged if at first you don't succeed
– working out the solution will be satisfying – even instructive!
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Endgame Study #668
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The solution may be found further down the page.
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N. Kovalev
Dnepropetrovsk Chess Club Ty
1967
White to Play
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Solution to This Week's Endgame
Study
1.f6+ Kxg8 2.Be6+ Kf8 3.Rh3 Be4+ 4.Kg1 [4.Kh2 Bxf4+]
4...Rc1+ 5.Kf2 Rh1 6.Rc3 Rh2+ 7.Ke1 [7.Kg1 Rg2+ 8.Kf1 Rc2 9.Rh3 Bg2+]
7...Rc2 8.Rh3 Rc1+ 9.Kf2 Rh1 10.Rc3 ½–½
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