Friday’s Study

by kevinspraggettonchess · Published November 27, 2020 · Updated November 27, 2020

In honor of my American readers (Thanksgiving weekend!) I present the 1931 study by the composer Kozlowski. It is not very difficult, but it is artistic and pleasing! Have a great weekend!

[FEN "1K1k2rr/R7/6P1/8/8/8/8/8 w - - 0 1"] {[#]} 1.Rc7!{[#] The key move, and the only good move.} ( 1.g7? Rh1 2.Rf7 Rb1+ 3.Ka8 Ke8 ) Re8 ( 1...Rh1 2.Rc8+ Ke7 3.Rxg8 ) (1...Ke8 2.Ka8! {Or any other King move except to c8 }) 2.g7! Rhg8 ( 2...Rh1 3.Rc8+ Ke7 4.Rxe8+ ) 3.Rf7!{[#] } Re7 4.Rf8+ Re8 5.Rf7{[#] Neither side can avoid the repetition.} 1/2-1/2 You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization.

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