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**mowcop** · 06-21-2009, 10:50 PM

The MCC Endgame Group met again on Wednesday, examining 2 of Capablanca’s classic endgame. First his victory in a double rook endgame against Kan from Moscow 1936. Then we tried to win a position from the game Nimzovich-Capablanca Riga 1913, an opposite bishop ending that Capablanca claimed was ‘won by force’. We tried and failed or succeeded, but now have a much better idea of these types of endings than before. My thanks go to Bill Jordan who helped a great deal, explaining a number of principles which helped us all.

**Calvin** · 06-22-2009, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by mowcop

The MCC Endgame Group met again on Wednesday, examining 2 of Capablanca’s classic endgame. First his victory in a double rook endgame against Kan from Moscow 1936. Then we tried to win a position from the game Nimzovich-Capablanca Riga 1913, an opposite bishop ending that Capablanca claimed was ‘won by force’. We tried and failed or succeeded, but now have a much better idea of these types of endings than before. My thanks go to Bill Jordan who helped a great deal, explaining a number of principles which helped us all.

Bill was superb!

**MichaelBaron** · 06-25-2009, 02:23 PM

There is going to be one next wednesday. Be there!

**Heartbreak Kid** · 06-25-2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by MichaelBaron

There is going to be one next wednesday. Be there!

/salute

**mowcop** · 07-01-2009, 12:48 PM

Sorry for the late notice, but don't forget we're on again tonight

7.30 start and we'll be looking at some endgames of some players closer to home this week.

**Calvin** · 07-01-2009, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by mowcop

Sorry for the late notice, but don't forget we're on again tonight

7.30 start and we'll be looking at some endgames of some players closer to home this week.

I wouldn't miss it. And I will bring an endgame position I want to show the group.

**mowcop** · 07-02-2009, 12:13 PM

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.

**Comeback Kid** · 07-02-2009, 02:15 PM

I like the annotations to the games in the pgn chess viewer!

**JKT** · 07-02-2009, 07:50 PM

I will see if I can make it to the next one, I might be in Melbourne then but its not for certain yet.

**Noddy** · 07-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

I like the annotations to the games in the pgn chess viewer!

The annotations are pretty good! I agree 100%!

**mowcop** · 07-07-2009, 06:14 PM

Hi everyone, there was talk at the last session of making this a weekly event.

This week I have a committee meeting on Wednesday, but from next week we will make it weekly

So the next session will be on Wednesday 15th July and from then it will be weekly

**LMatheson** · 07-16-2009, 06:17 PM

Went last night, thumbs up from me! Thanks for organising carl!

**Heartbreak Kid** · 07-16-2009, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Went last night, thumbs up from me! Thanks for organising carl!

It was fun, and I learned that "building a bridge" concept (which I hadn't heard of before).

It's a shame the usual group didn't show up, I'm glad we had another junior there though

**mowcop** · 07-19-2009, 02:41 PM

Another good session and a big welcome to Laurence Matheson who came to the group for the first time and contributed, showing that young players can have a good feel for endgames.

We are now moving this group to weekly sot he next meeting will be this coming Wednesday 22nd July at about 7.30pm

And here is some analysis of the ending we looked at last time between Bill Jordan and Leon Kempen. I think Leon was too interested in keeping his pawns whereas he should have activated his king and rook. This would have given him good chances to keep a small advantage.

**mowcop** · 07-23-2009, 11:19 PM

This group is going from strength to strength.

More people, more ideas, more challenges.

After some discussion over endgames with rook and 2 pawns vs rook and 1 pawn, we had some practical play from the following position:

06-22-2009, 03:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 232	Originally Posted by mowcop The MCC Endgame Group met again on Wednesday, examining 2 of Capablanca’s classic endgame. First his victory in a double rook endgame against Kan from Moscow 1936. Then we tried to win a position from the game Nimzovich-Capablanca Riga 1913, an opposite bishop ending that Capablanca claimed was ‘won by force’. We tried and failed or succeeded, but now have a much better idea of these types of endings than before. My thanks go to Bill Jordan who helped a great deal, explaining a number of principles which helped us all. Bill was superb!

06-25-2009, 04:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
Heartbreak Kid Show Stopper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 833 FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by MichaelBaron There is going to be one next wednesday. Be there! /salute

07-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
mowcop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 475	Sorry for the late notice, but don't forget we're on again tonight 7.30 start and we'll be looking at some endgames of some players closer to home this week. __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

07-01-2009, 06:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 232	Originally Posted by mowcop Sorry for the late notice, but don't forget we're on again tonight 7.30 start and we'll be looking at some endgames of some players closer to home this week. I wouldn't miss it. And I will bring an endgame position I want to show the group.

07-02-2009, 02:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
Comeback Kid Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,712 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	I like the annotations to the games in the pgn chess viewer! __________________ . "He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again." ~ Hamlet ~

06-25-2009, 02:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
MichaelBaron Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 130	There is going to be one next wednesday. Be there!

07-02-2009, 07:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
JKT Chess novice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ballarat, Victoria Posts: 21	I will see if I can make it to the next one, I might be in Melbourne then but its not for certain yet.

07-04-2009, 05:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
Noddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toyland Posts: 238	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One I like the annotations to the games in the pgn chess viewer! The annotations are pretty good! I agree 100%! __________________ Make Way for Noddy.

07-07-2009, 06:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
mowcop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 475	Hi everyone, there was talk at the last session of making this a weekly event. This week I have a committee meeting on Wednesday, but from next week we will make it weekly So the next session will be on Wednesday 15th July and from then it will be weekly __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

07-16-2009, 06:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 313	MCC Endgame group Went last night, thumbs up from me! Thanks for organising carl!

07-16-2009, 06:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
Heartbreak Kid Show Stopper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 833 FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by LMatheson Went last night, thumbs up from me! Thanks for organising carl! It was fun, and I learned that "building a bridge" concept (which I hadn't heard of before). It's a shame the usual group didn't show up, I'm glad we had another junior there though

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