A lighthearted, lightweight, decorative chess set, straying from standard Staunton style, perfect for home. Etched rank and file coordinates helps beginning players and reassures forgetful experts. When done, swipe a hand-full of pieces inside the folded box, and clasp it close.
Hand-lathed, stripped, and etched by Polish craftsmen and women who are fairly paid and are proud to showcase their trade and skill.
- No magnets
- Board made of beech wood, pieces made of sycamore wood
- Felt bases keep surface scratch free.
- Board size: 11 1/4" x 11 1/4" x 7/8"
- Board size when folded: 11 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 3/4"
- King size: 1 7/8"
- Set weight: 4.9 ounces
Solve the chess problem
In this chess position, is White in any danger? Can you find the best move if it's White's turn or if it's Black's turn?
(Explanation and answer below the photo)
I like this chess problem because at first glance White appears to be struggling to hold on for a draw or stalemate, however White has a great move.
The fact is, he's certainly not in any danger of holding on for the draw because the knight can move to the C3 square at any point and capture the black pawn whenever it advances to a2. (if Black's pawn is captured, it's automatically declared a draw, due to no checkmating pieces left).
Here White can actually CHECKMATE Black and win with just a knight with the move
Kc2! Here is a full explanation from Page 84 of
Silman's Endgame Course where this chess endgame challenge comes from.
