The program of the world's most important chess festival includes various composition events. In the last weekend of the month two major solving contests will take place: the 3rd Studies Day on Saturday 28th (chief arbiter: Luc Palmans) and The Dutch branch of the ISC on Sunday 29th (chief arbiter: Peter Bakker). Among the prominent participants are former world solving champions John Nunn and Piotr Murdzia,The WCCI studies champion Oleg Pervakov and the Dutch champion Dolf Wissmann. Among over the board players taking part are Dutch GM Daniel Stellwagen Rumanian WGM Alina l'Ami and several IMs.

 

The daily twomover challengers attract hundreds of solvers in the venue as well as online. Last but not least-the traditional special challenge: The official study of the tournament.

All to be found on the official website. To your enjoyment! 

 

Here we present you an original endgame study especially composed for the 74th edition of Tata Steel tournament. The main line up to an evident win is required. Beware of the pitfalls!

Send your solutions online to afek26@gmail.com with your name and postal address. The closing date is January 25th. 5 chess books will be drawn among all correct solutions.