24 Feb 06
Originally posted by KirwanCertainly for a time, I think for a period during the 1980s and 1990s, 75 moves were allowed in the following endings, each side of course having a King, and the other men being any of the following : -
Yes,K+2n cannot force mate, although if the weaker side makes a mistake mate is possible. Some K+2n v K+P can be won
Was the law changed do you know?
Q v B+B; Q v B+N; N+N v P; Q+P(on the 7th rank) v Q; R+B v R.
However there was a post a few days ago saying this ruling had been rescinded, but I can't remember in which thread.
25 Feb 06
Originally posted by Essex 3Adding to the above note, for a time in the 1980s there was a 100 move rule for the endings given; but in 1988 this was reduced to 75 moves
Certainly for a time, I think for a period during the 1980s and 1990s, 75 moves were allowed in the following endings, each side of course having a King, and the other men being any of the following : -
Q v B+B; Q v B+N; N+N v P; Q+P(on the 7th rank) v Q; R+B v R.
However there was a post a few days ago saying this ruling had been rescinded, but I can't remember in which thread.
12 Mar 06
Originally posted by millermanAt last, i managed it.....
I knew you could do it, but i made a bit of a mess of it. It was the first time i've ever been in that situation so i've learn from my error.
Game 1681285
Game 1785024
13 Mar 06
Originally posted by millermanthat took you Ages....there are faster methods of Mating with the rook
At last, i managed it.....
Game 1785024
14 Mar 06
Originally posted by lauseyCool,
I think my example mentioned earlier in this thread was a little better.
Your opponent's king was already close to the other end of the board, you didn't need to force it to the other side.
e.g. 66. Rh5 Ke6 67. Kg7 etc.
TBH- I was after a quick checkmate, i just wanted to make sure i achieved it.
The example shown earlier was i think a opponent who just made life very easy for the winner, but my guy tried to hang in there for as long as possible and make things as akward as possible too.