Monday, September 26, 2011

Solution To "Can White Draw?"

Yes, White can draw. R + N vs. R is a draw. I've had this ending twice, once with the stronger side, which I won. And once with the weaker side which I drew. But the position should always be drawn.
Here White would love to play Bxa2 but that runs into a skewer Ra2+ and RxR. Also a problem is that Black is about to Queen. But there is a nice solution.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

azbycx Wins A Nice Game

Tellurium Rd 6. azbycx battled hard this game and made the better moves. A good win well deserved.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Great Win By Ivio

Niobium Rd 6. Ivio was a 200 rating point under-dog here. His opponent castled to the wrong side and Ivio ripped him apart.

Universe Wins

Technetium Rd 6. A long even game marred by a mouse slip. Universe got the win moving Technetium to the verge of the playoffs.

livis With The Win

Bohrium Rd 6. Black grabbed a poisoned pawn and livis made him see the error of his ways.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Working For The Draw

Niobium Rd 5. Sal was in trouble but he worked very hard to set up a fortress and get the draw.