Author: Enrique Irazoqui
Date: 07:41:43 02/27/01
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On February 27, 2001 at 10:14:04, Sune Larsson wrote: > > [D]r7/7k/5R2/p3p3/Pp1pPp2/1PpP1Pp1/K1P3P1/8 w - - 0 1 > > > White to move and make it for the draw. Normal play like 1.Rf5? Kg6! > 2.Rxe5 Rh8! followed by Rh2 gives the full point to black. 1.Re6? makes > no difference after 1.-Rh8! But the pawnchain carries some hidden secrets... > To be honest, this is more a test of one's own limitations of the mind. > I think it's too difficult for any chessprogram (but who knows?. Then > again, it's possible to test the programs when 1/3,1/2 or 2/3 of the > solution is performed. A human can solve it by trial and error. If > normal play doesn't work, one is forced to think in new patterns... > > Sune Funny that you post this position. I found it yesterday and started checking it with programs. Kb1-c1...f1 and draw, giving up the rook. Enrique
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