Beyond material

Beyond material

Before counting what you lose, discover what your pieces begin to do. Torre, Fischer and Kasparov face decisions that look expensive.

01

A step further · White to move

Moscow, 1925. Facing Lasker.

How would you coordinate rook and bishop against the black king?

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02

For explorers · Black to move

New York, 1956. You are thirteen.

Can you improve your pieces’ activity before moving the queen away?

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03

For explorers · White to move

Wijk aan Zee, 1999. The king is on a7.

How would you start the king hunt?

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