[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: Some (more) Korolkov Masterpieces

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
Some (more) Korolkov Masterpieces
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1195376220.shtml


   In the wake of our discussion of the 2006 "[1]Study of the Year", it's
   an auspicious time to see some great and (or?) entertaining studies of
   the past and present.
   We start with some studies of the Russian great Vladimir Korolkov. I
   presented a number of his works two and a half years ago (post
   [2]here, solutions [3]here - they're very much worth (re-)visiting),
   and now I offer some more of his works. This is especially
   appropriate, as this month marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.
   Korolkov's compositions displayed many virtues, but the one that
   strikes me most clearly is humor. Each of the following studies has
   some amusing aspect, as you'll see. It's White to move and win in
   every case.
   [Korolkov_6a.jpg]
   Korolkov 1937
   [Korolkov_7a.jpg]
   Korolkov 1938
   [Korolkov_8a.jpg]
   Korolkov 1976
   [Korolkov_9a.jpg]
   Korolkov & Mitrofanov (another legend!) 1983
   [This study might not be completely sound, but the basic idea still
   represents best play for White and the humorous aspect may help you
   solve it.]
   Solutions will be given in a few days. Enjoy!

References

   1. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1193980822.shtml
   2. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1117861225.shtml
   3. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1118215318.shtml