XV
The position given below is well known to experts, and the play upon it is very fine; but with the proviso, “Black to move and win,” it cannot easily occur in actual play, as the student will speedily discover if he examine the position carefully. Nevertheless, it aptly illustrates an important principle in end game play, and is well worthy of careful study. It is known as
Black man on 21. Kings on 22, 23, and 28. (Fig. 21.)
Fig. 21.
White man on 30. Kings on 31 and 32.
Black to move and win, or White to move and draw.