I'll warrant that it went badly for white in Game 1936512, but still it seems white might have a resource.
Originally posted by YugaRichard Reti composed the problem in 1928. His 1921 composition is better known:
I don't see a resource for white. Black can capture the c-pawn and the white king can't capture the g-pawn or else Black can push the f or h pawns and queen. And it doesn't look like the White King can prevent the Black King from coming back into play and helping one of his pawns queen.
white to move and draw
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Originally posted by WulebgrAre you saying those 2 puzzles are related? That would be really something.
Richard Reti composed the problem in 1928. His 1921 composition is better known:
white to move and draw
[fen]7K/8/k1P5/7p/8/8/8/8 w - - 0 1[/fen]
I can't see the position so I can't get the squares right by Kg7 and if black pushes the pawn then white comes to aid of his pawn and queen's it and it's a draw.
After Kg7 if black moves his king to capture the white pawn then white king can catch the black pawn just in time.
Great puzzle.
Originally posted by WulebgrHe didn't need to take your pawn. He should have pushed his pawn then he can promote no matter what, while he can still make a move to defend your promoting square.
In Game 1937047 white was able to find a draw. Perhaps someone can suggest where black went wrong?
Originally posted by GalaxyShield4...h3 is met by 5.Kd6, and it appears that both players will get queens--a theoretical draw.
He didn't need to take your pawn. He should have pushed his pawn then he can promote no matter what, while he can still make a move to defend your promoting square.
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Originally posted by WulebgrAre you saying that White can draw this position? Looks like a easy win for Black.
White's last pawn looks threatening, but surely black can stop it, and the black pawns appear untouchable. Perhaps white should resign?
White to move
[fen]8/6p1/k1P2p1p/7K/8/8/8/8 w - - 0 1[/fen]
Originally posted by WulebgrThen start with f4. The pawn queens sooner than the h pawn and can stop white's pawn if white so chooses to try to protect it. And if the white king takes it then g4 and black wins since white can't capture his h pawn without letting the g pawn pass. Black should easily capture the white pawn then I would think.
4...h3 is met by 5.Kd6, and it appears that both players will get queens--a theoretical draw.
[fen]8/8/1kPK4/8/8/7p/8/8 b - - 0 5[/fen]
Originally posted by GalaxyShieldWould you like to try it? I can set the position with you as black, and we can play it out.
Then start with f4. The pawn queens sooner than the h pawn and can stop white's pawn if white so chooses to try to protect it. And if the white king takes it then g4 and black wins since white can't capture his h pawn without letting the g pawn pass. Black should easily capture the white pawn then I would think.