31. May 2024
Authors of endgame studies have some freedom when it comes to Black moves. But how far does that go?
27. February 2024
One study in the Magyar Sakkvilag 2023 tourney particularly caught my attention when the preliminary award appeared. A lot comes together here.
02. December 2023
The award was published yesterday and the first and second prize of the tourney contain high DTZ value positions in tablebase territory. A closer look with more insights.
30. October 2023
Another month comes to an end and there were numerous opportunities to take part in tourneys. Like last month, I submitted three studies.
30. September 2023
This weekend is the closing date for at least four tourneys. I submitted a study to three of them.
03. September 2023
Why high distance-to-zero (DTZ) values lead to starting positions for endgame studies.
02. September 2023
What could be nicer than a piece performing a beautiful geometric maneuver to ensure victory? Today we look at the knight.
27. August 2023
Can the expected winning study of the 11th FIDE World Cup for Composing 2023 be found with a few mouse clicks on a public internet site?
13. August 2023
A detailed look at the expected winning study in the 11th FIDE World Cup of Composition 2023.