Author: Roberto Waldteufel
Date: 11:44:52 10/28/98
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Hi Bruce,
Yes, I am familiar with Reti's famous study. In fact, this reminds me of one of
my own studies from way back - I believe it was published at the time in the
Problemist. White is to play and win (that's not a typo - White really has a
forced win here!)
The position: White king: g3
Black king: h5
White pawns: g2,h2,f3,f4
Black pawns: b5,b6,f6,g6,h6
I would be interested to know what programs make of this position (a) with a
full search, and especially (b) with a static evaluation only. I have shown this
position to many strong human players (including IMs) and they have always been
amazed that White is not lost, let alone winning. In fact, IM Paul Littlewood
once let his curry get cold while he analyzed this position instead of eating!
This study, as well as Reti's, are excellent examples of the dangers of
accepting the obvious superficial assessment of passed pawns.
Best wishes,
Roberto
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