Pawn endgames often seem deceptively simple. There are only two kings on the board and a handful of pawns. If you also know something about opposition, you might think you know everything you need. Or do you? Question: what’s the best move for Black?
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Have you ever heard that pawn endgames are not as easy as they often seem? Probably. See for instance this study by Joseph Moravec (1925). What is your first thought when you see this position?
You probably think: it looks great for black. You are right: white has to fight for a draw. The question is can white make a draw?
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One of the most important endgame rules is ‘do not rush’! See the diagram.
I found this position with Chess Club Live. It says ‘white to move’. I don’t know why, but I had a funny feeling and checked the position in Megabase.
This position was reached in a game from Anand against Comp Genius in de PCA/Intel GP London Rapid 1994. And my hunch was correct. There is something strange with this puzzle. It was not white to move in this position, but black! Does it make a difference?Read More »
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