To Resign or Not to Resign (latest blog)

To Resign or Not to Resign (latest blog)

Only Chess

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Joined
11 Jan 09
Moves
65342
24 Jul 10

Originally posted by Paul Leggett
If the DB were available as part of a subscription, it would be a major score, I believe.
I wish it were available with a sub., then us minions wouldn't have to do all GP's dirty work and make him look good.

Joined
29 Dec 08
Moves
6788
24 Jul 10

Originally posted by clandarkfire
Here's another one I found: Game 7004487

I see the artist has been banned though; I'd don't know why.
Hmmmm... I suppose a 1700 player could pull this win off. Virtually all possible endings with 6 or fewer pieces on the board (up to KKXXXX) have been solved and one place to see exactly how to win with KBN vs K, although it would be cheating, is

http://www.shredderchess.com/online-chess/online-databases/endgame-database.html

I just tried a few KBN-K starting positions and they were all wins in less than about 30 moves.