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xercise 1

XABCDEFGHY8r+ wqrvlk+(7+ + +pzpp'6psn zp + +&

5snp+ zP zP %4 + zp + +$3+ + +N+ #2PzPL+ zPP+"1tR vLQtR mK ![xabcdefghy

hite is to move.ack last move was 19....Bf8 as a reply to 19.

5 which opened the b1-h7 diagonal. Does the5 pawn change the picture? Give variations.

xercise 2

XABCDEFGHY

8 +r+rvl mk(7+q+ +pzp '6p+ + + zp&5+ +Nzp +Q%4 zPl+ + +$3+L+ + tRP#2P+ + zPP+"1+ +R+ mK ![xabcdefghy

hite has already a pieces superiority on theng side, the Black's king is isolated in theorner and his pawn structure is damaged. Howan White exploit that?

Exercise 3

XABCDEFGHY8r+l+ trk+(

7zp wqn+p+p'6 +pvlp+p+&5+ zppsN + %4 + + zP +$3+P+ zP +R#2PvLPzP +PzP"

1tRN+Q+ mK ![xabcdefghy

White is to move.How can be used the long diagonal a1-h8 inaddition with the local pieces superiority?

Exercise 4

(Diagram)

Black is to move.In this pawn structure (f3, g2, h2) Black can usethe a7-g1 diagonal to attack. Can you see thesolution?

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XABCDEFGHY8 +rwq trk+({7+l+ +pzpp'

6pzp + sn +&5+ vlpsn + %4 + sNP+ +$3+PsNL+P+ #2PvL + wQPzP"1tR +R+ mK !xabcdefghy

Exercise 5

XABCDEFGHY8q+ +r+k+(7+l+Nvl zp '

6 + + + zp&5+pzp + + %4 sn +N+ +$3+ +Q+ +P#2 zP + zPP+"1+ vL tR mK ![xabcdefghy

The pawn from f7 is missing and the g6 squareis terrible weak. Can White exploit this?

Exercise 6

White is to move.

XABCDEFGHY8r+ vl trk+(7+ wq +pzpp'

6p+ +l+ +&5+psn zpNvL %4 + +Psn wQ$3zP sNL+ + #2 zPP+ +PzP"1tR + +R+K![xabcdefghy

We have a middlegame position arising fromSicilian Defense. White must act quicklybecause Bd3 is threatened and the kingsidepiece superiority is just a temporary advantage.

Exercise 7

XABCDEFGHY

8 +r+r+k+(7zpp+ +pzp '6 +n+qsnp+&5+Nzp + + %4Pvl + + +$3+ + zPP+ #

2 zPQ+L+PzP"1tR vLR+ +K![xabcdefghy

White is to move.Can you notice some drawbacks in Black's kingposition?Find the solution and the best reply for Black!

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Exercise 8

XABCDEFGHY8r+ +k+ tr({

7+p+ wqpzp '6p+p+ + +&5+ vl zp +n%4 +L+P+lzp$3+ sN vLP+ #2PzPP+Q+PzP"

1tR + +RmK !xabcdefghy

Black is to move.White has the weak pawn structure f3,g2,h2 infront of the king and, in addition, Black has apiece superiority and the chance to open the 'h"file. Find the solution!

Exercise 9

(Diagram)

Black is to move.White's last move was f5-f6, which seemsdangerous enough.Strategically speaking, White's position is verybad due to the weaknesses from the queen side,

the first rank weakness and the lack ofcoordination between his pieces. How can Blackgo on?

XABCDEFGHY8 +r+r+k+({7+p+ +pzp '

6p+l+ zP zp&5+ + + + %4P+ +LsnR+$3+ zP + +R#2 + wQ +PzP"1wq +N+ +K!xabcdefghy

Exercise 10

XABCDEFGHY8 +rwq trk+({7zpl+ +p+p'

6 zp +pvlp+&5+ +p+ +R%4 +PzP + +$3zPP+ + +R#2 vL + zPPzP"1+ +Q+LmK !xabcdefghy

Black is to move.Kg8 is exposed to a terrible attack along the "h"file. You must asses the real threats and find away to react!