A few days ago the post Study Time – Jan 2016 presented a neat little 4 move study.

I’m sure most of you who attempted it found the solution but if not, you can finally put yourselves out of your misery here…

Endgame studies are an excellent way to train one’s calculation.

Set the following position up on a board and try to solve by yourself, without any engine assistance.  It’s a short little study, the solution is four moves long.

Afansiev, Duizov, 1967 – White to play and win

Solution to follow shortly…