Chess study 4 – Genrikh Kasparian Study 2

Chess study 4

Genrikh Kasparian Study 2

After witnessing the brilliant mate in the previous Kasparian’s study, we have another Kasparian’s gem in front of us.

 

 

An amazing study. The only thing that I don’t understand is the two pawns on the a file. I haven’t been able to discover a variation where White utilizes the fact that they are on the board.

Therefore, if someone more skilled or knowledgeable happens to know why these pawns are neccessary, feel free to comment and enlighten us all 🙂

 

1 Comment

  1. Sebastian August 15, 2025 at 4:08 am

    Hi,

    Thanks for the beautiful Kasparian study 4.
    I am considering the position without the a pawns.

    In the variation after 3.Bc7, black can instead play 3…g4, liquidating the pawns. Then, 4.Ba5 is forced, 4…gh3. If 5.gh3, Kh3 should be a draw. If white tries 5.Be1+, Kg4 6. g3, then 6…Kg5 should be a draw. For instance, 7. Kg1 Kf5, 8. Kh2 Kg4, when 9.Bf2 Kf3 leads to repetition and 10. Bd2 (or another move in the diagonal), h4 exchanges the last white pawn.

    All the best

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