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critical first move

critical first move

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In the position below with white to move, 1.h5 fails



See Game 1927966

After the correct 1.Kd7, OTOH both players will be able to promote a pawn, but 3...a3 is a mistake for black. See Game 1929469.

After the correct 3...axb3, white must play correctly to maintain the advantage. Game 1928000 offers an example of incorrect play.

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The position is attributed to Josef Krejcik. Does anyone know more about him?

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Originally posted by Wulebgr
Game 1928000 offers an example of incorrect play.
Correct play, on the other hand, is evident in Game 1930122.