I am very happy with the way this group is going. We have an active core of people turning up willing to put an effort into studying a difficult aspect of the game. The group interaction and dynamics is increasing as everyone is becoming more knowledgable about the endgame, and all are realising that some of the stronger players are struggling just as much and having to work just as hard as the less experienced players
Last night we briefly looked at some more opposite coloured bishops endings following up on the last session. The main bulk of the session was devoted to looking at an endgame provided by Bill Jordan, where we split into groups as if the game had been adjourned. Coming back together after about 30 minutes of analysis showed us that a lot had been discovered by both groups, but lots had been missed as well.
Finally, we are looking at the position after White's 51st move and trying to work out whether White is winning from this position. Bill Jordan thinks that White probably is.
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