Originally posted by ilywrinThis position can't really be forced so would have to arise as the final position following a series of "forcing" exchanges but it is worth tucking away along with my other stock of cheapos. Thanks.
Yes, only a few exceptions exist. Here is one (found by M.Karstedt):
[fen]4K1k1/6b1/8/4n2Q/8/8/8/8 [/fen]
Black only needs to play Bh8 and Bg7 (or Kh7 and Kg8) and White cannot improve his position. The knight prevents the White king from coming closer through the light squares and the bishop secures the dark providing a safe haven for the Black king.
Originally posted by Dragon FireI read your thread...thank you
See Thread 57743
If you have time and feel up to it, would you post a K + R vs. K + N/B endgame? I feel it would be vastly more difficult, but I would appreciate it...
I encountered K,B,N vs K 3 times OTB.Drew 1 and won one being the material up,drew being the material down.
Almost had it a 4th time too,but luckily had a little tactic allowing me to sac the knight creating an unstoppable passer.
This reminds me it's been a while since I last practiced the mate.Better get to it right away 🙂
Originally posted by Fat LadyYou have never played chess in Ulster where players will sac two pieces just to see if you know the Bishop and Knight mate.
Not only have I never had this ending myself, but I've only ever seen it in real life once. It's worth learning once you get to a high level, but until then rook and pawn endings will earn you more points per hour spent studying!
Originally posted by gaychessplayerSame here, I think my time is better spent studying other things. I did see it in one funny game in high school though, my buddy was playing board three and losing the ending badly, so he sacrificed stuff until his opponent only had a bishop, king and knight. Draw followed soon after 🙂
I've been playing chess for almost forty years, and I can't remember EVER having to mate with just a bishop, knight and king. (Of course, that might be because I've never been up a bishop and a knight! 🙂)
Originally posted by wittywonkaIf the opponent knows what he's doing both are a draw. Best to study it from the defensive side.
I read your thread...thank you
If you have time and feel up to it, would you post a K + R vs. K + N/B endgame? I feel it would be vastly more difficult, but I would appreciate it...