Can you solve these studies?

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2/6/2026 – Take as look at this position. Is there any way you can stop the two black pawns that are ready to promote? And actually win this game? There are three challenging positions to solve on our live diagrams. And in a few days we will provide full explanations and strategies – in video clips. It is a learning experience.
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In the positions below the diagrams will defend for the black side. Below the board is a notation icon, which allows you to track your moves.

P1: Which piece do you move?

This is a wonderful little study, composed in 1890 by Berthold Lasker, the older brother of Emanuel, the future World Champion.

The problem here is that we cannot prevent Black from promoting his c-pawn. So we must try to counter that, best by checkmating the black king – which looks dangerously trapped on h8. We must simply find the right move to start a forced mating combination.

P2: Can you promote the pawn?

Can you win the above position against the diagram?

P3: Can you stop those pawns?

In this position the two black pawns on g2 and f2 seem unstoppable. Try it out – nothing seems to work. Except for a very clever manoeuvre to win. Can you find it?

Please do not post any solutions in the feedback section below.
They will be provided as full video explanations in a few days.

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Frits Fritschy Frits Fritschy 48 minutes ago
P1: you see it in 5 seconds, or not at all.
P2: not just the first move. The one I liked best.
P3: same here.
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