Underpromotion at its best
Host Sujit Bhattacharya presents Mark Liburkin's 1933 prize-winning chess puzzle, "Underpromotion at its best". The episode delves into a complex position where White, despite a material advantage, faces an immediate checkmate from Black. The solution involves a series of counter-intuitive underpromotions to knight, bishop, and rook, rather than queen, highlighting intricate tactical play to secure a win.
Dec 10, 2021•5 min