Piece of Chess

Category: End game

  • Rook and Knight vs. Rook

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    In the Munster Chess Union’s Club League, I witnessed a remarkable game in which two players fought for more than five hours, including nearly 90 minutes in a single rook and knight versus rook endgame, which ultimately concluded in a draw. Most of the players in the room were convinced that the position was theoretically…

  • Choices of promotion

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    Sometimes, a position can be very tricky, and the right evaluation is a key to make the right move on the board. Look at the following position where black is to move played between Sitki Fatih Karacol and Sam Murray, in the 52nd Irish National Club Championship (2025, Sligo). White has a material advantage by…