Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 13:56:25 03/05/01
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On March 05, 2001 at 14:11:51, Sune Larsson wrote: > > [D]3k4/1p4pP/4Rp2/3p3q/3N4/8/K2PP1PP/8 w - - 0 1 > > Kubbel, Shajmati 1925 > > In this position black can relax a bit. His main worry is the dangerous > pawn on h7, but now he's ready to send it to the blissful hunting-grounds. > Then he should be able to play for a win since white's pawns are somewhat > loose?! No, not this time monsigneur! Look above - the name Kubbel spells > brilliant co-operation of the white pieces. True - it's actually white > to move and win. This one is about covering and taking squares. And shows > what a rook and knight can do to a queen... > > > Test: White to move and win. The time for your program to find the correct > line, gives a clue about the performance in blitz, rapid game and > tournament level. Solution further down. > > > Sune > > > > Re3 takes me 1:55 to find on my quad. Easy in normal time control. Probably findable in game/60 type time controls, maybe even game/30. Not findable in blitz unless the opponent takes forever to make the move prior to this position. :) > > > > > >Kubbel,L >Shajmati, 1925 > >1.Re3 Qxh7 2.Ne6+ Kc8 3.Rc3+ Kb8 4.Nf8 Qf5 5.e4 dxe4 6.Rc5 Qg4 7.h3 Qe2 8.Nd7+ >Ka7 9.Ra5+ 1-0
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