19 Nov 07
Originally posted by todaShame.
Dear Fellow Chess players I really appreciate your comments and thank you all. I shall let the young, vigorous and healthy play this game. i am beginning to have troubled sleeps. I'll get back to my books and piano a much safer environment. Toda.
The K+R+P v K+R ending must have been a draw when it first arose but I think you went a bit wrong - not too surprising given that these endings can be much more difficult than you'd think if you're unfamiliar with them.
I hope you don't stop playing chess - it's a difficult and frustrating game sure but that's what makes it fun.
19 Nov 07
Originally posted by todaIt is improper for the weaker side to offer the stronger side a stalemate. Since he has the material advantage, you should wait for him to make the offer of a stalemate first.
What do I do with two pig headed chess player. I have offered my opponent a stalemate and he has rejected it. I am White with a king and a rook. He is Black with a king, rook and a pawn. We have been dancing around the chess board with no sign of a solution. Please give your advice to Toda. Thank You.
19 Nov 07
Originally posted by Jake EllisonI don't know any sites that cover this material, however, the material covered in the classic book by Smylov and Levenfish, "Rook Endings," will help anyone improve their game.
Been searching (unsucesfully) for a decent site to teach rook/pawn/king vs. rook/king endgames. Anyone know any?
19 Nov 07
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterThere are lots of book draws where extra material is not sufficient to win. In that case, the 'advantage' is illusory and there is nothing wrong with offering a draw.
It is improper for the weaker side to offer the stronger side a stalemate. Since he has the material advantage, you should wait for him to make the offer of a stalemate first.
Also, it is common for higher rated players to offer a draw to lower rated players if the higher rated player realizes he is getting into trouble. In that case, the lower rated player may accept due to lack of faith in his ability to realize his advantage against a stronger player.
