Thursday, 26 March 2009

The one and only move


A simple looking study by Hermann Mattison, but one that embodies a reasonable amount of endgame knowledge. White is trying to draw this position (a win is out of the question), and there is only 1 move that will do it. Which move would you choose and why?
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  1. Anonymous29 March 2009 at 16:36

    1.hxg5+ Kh5
    2.g6 fxg6 (2.Kg2? Kg4)
    3.f5 gxf5
    4.Kg1 Kg5
    5.Kf1 Kg4
    6.Kg2 Kf4
    7.Kf2
    1/2

    MN

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