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Some Of Wotawa's Best Endgame Studies (Part 3)

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We complete our series on Wotawa's best endgame studies - some of the best exercises for improving your calculation!

In Case You Missed The Previous Parts...

I've included Part 1 here, and Part 2 here.

Study 11 - Wotawa, 1936 (Deutsche Schachzeitung)

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White to play and draw!

Study 12 - Wotawa, 1936 (Deutsche Schachzeitung)

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White to play and win!

Study 13 - Wotawa, 1936 (Deutsche Schachzeitung)

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White to play and win!

Study 14 - Wotawa, 1936 (Deutsche Schachzeitung)

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White to play and draw!

Study 15 - Wotawa, 1936 (Deutsche Schachzeitung)

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White to play and win!

The Solutions

You can find the solutions below:

https://lichess.org/study/NSAripTz

Conclusion

Having gone through these studies, you'll likely notice:

- Your calculation is much sharper;
- You have a more fertile imagination;
- Your concentration is much better than before;
- You are more resilient and don't give up in the face of initial resistance.

Hopefully, this series has inspired you to solve endgame studies as a regular part of your chess training!