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Posted by cascadejames
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11/23/2008
13:14:21

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Subject: Nov. 22 contest puzzle

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Couldn't solve this one, and I see I was not alone. Are solutions to the old puzzles posted
somewhere?

Posted by algol
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11/23/2008
15:08:12

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Puzzle solution

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Go to the puzzle in question, click on the "All Moves Graph" listed under the Options and the solution will be revealed.

Posted by cascadejames
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11/23/2008
19:17:50

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Thanks!

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Like all puzzles, it's so simple when you see the solution demonstrated.
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Chess: No need to make a drama out of the endgame — Pawn endgames often involve bold sacrifices – but sometimes there are quieter ways to win. We've seen in the last two chess columns that superior king position does not always guarantee the advantage – contrary to standard pawn endgame chess lore – but here there is no disputing Black's dominance. The only question is, how to break through? RB: Pawn endgames frequently have the potential for dramatic sacrifices. You can have five pawns and give up four of them so one might queen and win the chess game. I don't see that here, however. So I'm going to go the other route: undramatic, quiet moves in an attempt to create zugzwang, force the white king back and invade. So 1â€Ĥe5, when ...