Tuesday, May 30, 2006

5 Horses at Tang's Court

One of the names given to this renowned endgame study is called 五马投唐(5 Horses Arrived at the Tang's Court).

The game ended in a draw, with best defence.

In the main variation, if 1. P5=6? rP=5! 2. R5+1 K5=6 threatening mate with 3. ... P6+1.

Again in the main variation, if 2. ... G4-5, then 3. R2+6 G5-6, 4. R2=8 K5=4, 5. R8+1 K4+1, 6. R8-6 P5=4, 7. R6=5, Red wins.







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