Mark et al,
1. Kd6 nor 1. Rf8 are the solution.
Regarding the white king, you need to keep in mind Reti's famus K and rook pawn
end-game study. i.e. stepping into the "square" and where he square is, and
importantly, the best way for a king to travel in the most rapid manner.
In this example, it is important, not just for the white king, but also for the
black king.
Cheers,
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mark R Hague(list)
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Sent: 24 June 2017 07:19
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] Re: [usbca_Mark's suggested move for chess] Position
from Round 5 - 15th IBCA Olympiad, Macedonia
Hi chris and all,
AT the moment I'm favouring King d6 for white's next move but also considering
rook f8 being the second choice. The idea being to sack the rook for the f pawn
and get the white King better placed (in opposition) to enable white to win the
rook pawn ending! Am I on the right track?
regards,
Mark.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Ross" <c.ross@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 9:47 PM
Subject: [usbca_chess] Position from Round 5 - 15th IBCA Olympiad, Macedonia
Chris Ross – Evgeny Spinu
Position after 54... Ke4
1R6/8/2K5/8/4k2p/5p2/7P/8
white:
King c6, rook B8, pawn h2.
Black
King e4, Pawns f3, h4
White to play and win!
Tip: White only has one move that clinches the win. Any other move, black
draws!!
Enjoy the study.
I’ll be interested in suggestions. Will post solution and the win once guesses
have been received.
Cheers,
Chris
