The Chess Mind

Author: Dennis Monokroussos.
This is a blog for chess fans by a chess fan who is more than a chess fan - other topics do creep in from time to time, per my interest.
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Friday, April 17, 2009

Here's Why People Hate Queen Endings
For those who like marathons, click to your heart's content.
Posted by Dennis Monokroussos on Friday April 17, 2009 at 9:45pm. 2 Comments 0 Trackbacks

Friday, April 3, 2009

Tactics Time: Answers to "Can You Save The Game?"
Yesterday I presented these positions; in both cases, it's White to move and draw.





Were you successful? The first one is very simple - it's something you either "see" or you don't, but practically no calculation is required. The second is more challenging, and includes an attractive false lead.

The solutions are here, for anyone who might need them.

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos on Friday April 3, 2009 at 10:22pm. 2 Comments 0 Trackbacks

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Tactics Time: Can You Save The Game?
Here are two puzzles for your solving pleasure. The solutions will be given tomorrow.





It's White to move and draw in both cases.

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos on Thursday April 2, 2009 at 3:28pm. 0 Comments 0 Trackbacks