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Subject: Re: Endgame Position / Shredder4

Author: Frank Meißen

Date: 05:49:39 09/27/00

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On September 26, 2000 at 10:15:18, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>On September 26, 2000 at 04:52:01, Jouni Uski wrote:
>
>>Crafty 17.12 after 20 minutes: a4 +0.61, which seems to be the most logical
>>move. But for truth You need 8 piece TBs!
>>
>>Because position is symmetrical and white to move, it can't be lost for him
>>(there is no zugzwang). Or Am I complete wrong?
>>
>>Jouni
>
>
>This is a win for white with 1. Ke2.  It is known as "wild 7" on ICC.
>
>I think it was also covered by GM Larry Evans in an old Chess Life.
>
>Crafty doesn't understand this.  it is _all_ about zugzwang.


After looking at the PV of Shredder and F6, I agree with you. The positions,
which occur after some moves, are full of zugwang!
But I wonder how can you "proof", that 1.Ke2 wins? Do you have a complete
solution for the problem?

Thanks in adance
Frank



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