The strategy employed in such scenarios always relies on the distinctive movement capabilities of pawns, which restrict them from moving backward, thereby leading to mutual blockades on the same file.
Robert Fischer vs. Mark Taimanov: The Endgame
Remarkably, we are going to delve into a genuine game within this category, marveling at the brilliance of Fischer’s victory in the bishop vs. knight (with pawns on both sides) endgame during the candidates’ quarterfinal in 1971.
Learn to play Harmonist Variation against Pirc Defense
From a technical standpoint, the move 2. f4 is considered to be slightly less strong compared to the more common 2. d4, but it is by no means a mistake. In fact, it can lead to interesting and sharp positions, catching some opponents off guard.
Boris Spassky vs. Robert Fischer: 12 years before the match
It is rumored that the writing of the article was preceded by Fischer’s defeat in 1960 against Boris Spassky, the future rival for the World Championship title, during the tournament in Mar del Plata (where Fischer and Spassky shared first place). They played the Kieseritzky Gambit, and Fischer chose the Berlin Defense.
Knight Fight: Score of the cavalry
Knight Fight, the brainchild of Andy Lewicki, stands as a truly innovative game, ingeniously blending elements from score counting and territory-based gameplay. With its captivating mix of ideas, this original creation promises an engaging and compelling gaming experience.
Knight’s Tour: The famous mathematical problem
The Knight’s Tour is a puzzle that involves moving a knight on a chessboard in such a way that it visits each square exactly once.
King Hunt: No breathing space
A king hunt in chess refers to a strategic pattern where the opponent’s king becomes vulnerable and is relentlessly pursued with a series of check moves. At times, the king is lured away from its initial position and eventually cornered in hostile territory, leading to checkmate.
Advanced: Rook and pawn vs. rook – Vančura position
The Vančura position, illustrated in the diagram, refers to a specific chess scenario where one player possesses a rook and a rook’s pawn, while the opposing player has only a rook. This situation occurs when the pawn has not advanced beyond its sixth rank, and the rook of the player with the advantage is positioned in front of the pawn.
Learn to play Elephant Gambit: Because you can
If you play the Latvian Gambit, you won’t be in a worse situation with this one. With its roots tracing back to the 19th century, this bold strategy has intermittently resurfaced as an unexpected weapon.
Paul Morphy vs. Jules Arnous de Rivière: The Dancing Queen
The game chosen for today’s article comes from the famous match between Morphy and de Rivière. It showcases an excellent illustration of the perpetual pursuit concept.