Richard Cribb
He does monologues
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So another Christmas, and another quiz. While only a few did participate last year, it can't hurt to repeat the procedure and hope for bigger interest this time.
I varied the format somewhat from last year. This time the quiz is divided in three sections, one fairly simple, one tricky and one quite difficult. This shouldn't discourage anybody though, since the positions are fascinating and for those genuine interested in our noble game well worth spending some time on.
As usual the solutions should be sent by PM to Yours Truly. And they should contain the correct sequels of moves and some additional analyses.
Preliminary dead line for submission is 5.1.2012. But this is negotiable.
Before I present the whole thing, it just remains for me to wish everybody here Merry Christmas and good luck to all prospective participants.
Section 1
Below are 5 position taken from games by famous players. 2 points for each correct solution.
1.
White to move and win.
2.
White to move and win.
3.
Black to move and win.
4.
Black to move and win.
5.
White to move and win
Section 2
We follow up with 4 studies by some outstanding composers. In all of them, White is to move and win. 3 points for each correct solution.
6.
7.
8.
9.
And to end the party, 3 additional positions from famous players which are rather more complicated than those above. 4 points for each correct solution.
Section 2
10.
Black to move.
White has sacrificed a piece and seem to have obtained a dangerous attack. Demonstrate how Black can defend successfully and get a decisive advantage.
11.
Black to move.
Assess this position, find Black's best move and point out a plausible continuation of the game to justify your assessment.
12.
White to move.
Assess this position, find White's best move and point out a plausible continuation of the game to justify your assessment.
I varied the format somewhat from last year. This time the quiz is divided in three sections, one fairly simple, one tricky and one quite difficult. This shouldn't discourage anybody though, since the positions are fascinating and for those genuine interested in our noble game well worth spending some time on.
As usual the solutions should be sent by PM to Yours Truly. And they should contain the correct sequels of moves and some additional analyses.
Preliminary dead line for submission is 5.1.2012. But this is negotiable.
Before I present the whole thing, it just remains for me to wish everybody here Merry Christmas and good luck to all prospective participants.
Section 1
Below are 5 position taken from games by famous players. 2 points for each correct solution.
1.
White to move and win.
2.
White to move and win.
3.
Black to move and win.
4.
Black to move and win.
5.
White to move and win
Section 2
We follow up with 4 studies by some outstanding composers. In all of them, White is to move and win. 3 points for each correct solution.
6.
7.
8.
9.
And to end the party, 3 additional positions from famous players which are rather more complicated than those above. 4 points for each correct solution.
Section 2
10.
Black to move.
White has sacrificed a piece and seem to have obtained a dangerous attack. Demonstrate how Black can defend successfully and get a decisive advantage.
11.
Black to move.
Assess this position, find Black's best move and point out a plausible continuation of the game to justify your assessment.
12.
White to move.
Assess this position, find White's best move and point out a plausible continuation of the game to justify your assessment.
I WILL work it out!
