Defending a Theoretical B vs. N Ending
Today, I just want to give you a position to think about!
I am currently working on a problem book for club players with Thinkers Publishing, along with my co-author, International Master Robert Shlyakhtenko. For this process, we are working through a great deal of games where both players are rated 1500-2000, and have created a database filled with instructive positions and excerpts.
The following position is from the ‘passed pawn’ category. Many games are decided by executing – and defending against – some of the tactical opportunities that can arise from having an advanced passed pawn.
This theoretical ending arose in a game between Martinez Garay and Lanzilotta, in the 7th Marcel Duchamp Cup. Black has just played 65…Ne5, as indicated in the diagram.
Find the only way White can draw. Solution coming tomorrow!