Mr D likes endgames and chess puzzles. Although these are fun and enjoyable in their own right there is often a lot to be learned from trying to solve these problems which can be applied to your play.

The following position is White to play and win

Position 1

Please give your answers to Mr D

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The following position is by Henri Rinck and it is White to play and win. In all these positions White is playing up the board unless otherwise stated.

Position 2

Please give your answers to Mr D

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The following position is very difficult even for strong players! White to play and win. Be careful! if you go wrong you might even let Black win!

Please see Mr D to check your solutions