Author: IMRosen

1. White to move For the backstory and solution to this position, see: https://youtu.be/ttW0SqLrFow?t=5h35m49s 2. White to move: Can White win with best play? 3. Black to move: What’s the best move, and who will come out on top? 4. White to move: What’s the best move and what should the final result be?   5. White to move   … Read More

1. White to move   2. White to move   3. White to move   4. White to move   5. Black to move

For those who aren’t aware of what’s happening in the chess world, One of the most anticipated tournaments of the year has just begun. The 2016 Candidates (March 11-28) will determine who will face Magnus Carlsen in the world championship match later this year. Unlike the Candidates of previous years, there is no clear favorite … Read More

  1. White to move   2. White to move   3. White to move 4.White to move 5.White to move [expand title=”View Solutions”] 1.  2. 3. 4. 5. [/expand]    

A couple days ago, lichess.org held what may have been the biggest online chess tournament ever. Over 2100 players competed in an hour long blitz tournament. What attracted so many players? Wesley So (currently ranked #10 in the world) was the headlined player. Unfortunately for Wesley, there was a big target on his back. A few … Read More

At first, It appears that black’s a-pawn is unstoppable. Can you find white’s brilliant winning idea? White to move and Win [expand Title=”solution”] [/expand]

The following position seems resignable for white as black will inevitably promote on the queenside. Can you find the saving resource? White to move and draw   [expand title=”Solution”] [/expand]