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Difficult Positions

Difficult Positions

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Alex Colovic
Sep 09, 2023
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The positions with only queens and rooks on the board are notoriously difficult. In fact, they are one of the most difficult positions to play in chess. They are a borderline case between a middlegame and an endgame - there aren't many pieces on the board, so they can be called endgames, but also the remaining pieces are strong enough to create mating…

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