Originally posted by a4h4
I don't know how 😞

Ok Diagram 98 from "Endgame workshop" by Pandolfini.

Black knight at a1 and b1 Black king at d8

White bishop at a4 and b4 White king at b6

White to move.

I chose this position because it looked somewhat "retarded" but very clever at the same time.

Like this?

Exactly now white to move.

Originally posted by a4h4
Exactly now white to move.

Very good and then execute the 2 bishops checkmate.

Interesting? maybe not, but it does teach "zugzwang" or the waiting move.

This book is for people without super powers like yourself.

To tell you the truth I have been playing chess for 5 years and only this year did I learn what "zugzwang" was and how to use it to my advantage.

Hmm it seems it'll take four moves, anyway.

Originally posted by a4h4
Interesting? maybe not, but it does teach "zugzwang" or the waiting move.

This book is for people without super powers like yourself.

To tell you the truth I have been playing chess for 5 years and only this year did I learn what "zugzwang" was and how to use it to my advantage.

I just bought the book and you asked for a position. I haven't gone through it yet lol.

And I'm not "1200ish" thank you very much! I am a solid 1400! 😞

Originally posted by a4h4
I just bought the book and you asked for a position. I haven't gone through it yet lol.

And I'm not "1200ish" thank you very much! I am a solid 1400! 😞

Do you have this book?

It covers every endgame "method" It is not some lame "endgame tactics" type of book.

If it covers every method then it has to be good.

Therefore it is good.

Originally posted by a4h4
Never played you in blitz.
I've only played 5 or 6 games in blitz.

We could settle this now if you like? 5/5?

Originally posted by heinzkat
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