Chess Strategy

Chess Puzzle No.2

Written by Chris Depasquale on July 28, 2009

Here is a position where material is even but White has more aggressively placed pieces whereas Black has a much better pawn structure.  The question is which side would you prefer to play.  White or Black?  It’s White to move.

White to Play.  Which side do you prefer?

White to Play. Which side do you prefer?

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Building a Chess Fortress

Written by Chris Depasquale on July 13, 2009

In chess, a fortress is an endgame drawing technique in which the side behind in material sets up a zone of protection around their King that cannot be penetrated by the opponent. The player can then draw merely by passive defense.

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