Chess/Optional homework/1

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[edit] Problem 1

1. White to move and win

Composed by Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani in 1769
Hint: You only need one pawn to win. Be careful not to stalemate Black!


Solution: ______________________________________________

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Chess zhor 26.png
Chess zver 26.png a8 b8 c8 d8 kd e8 f8 g8 h8 Chess zver 26.png
a7 b7 c7 d7 e7 f7 g7 h7
a6 kl b6 c6 d6 e6 f6 g6 h6
a5 b5 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 h5
a4 b4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 h4
a3 b3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 h3
a2 pl b2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 h2
a1 b1 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 h1
Chess zhor 26.png

[edit] Problem 2

2. White to move and win

Composed by Irving Chernev in 1961
Hint: Move the king first, then the pawn.



Solution: ______________________________________________

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