First Steps on the Big Board: Learning Combinations in Sequences. Part 9
As they take their first steps on the bid size board, every beginner in draughts becomes familiar with a variety of combinational techniques that can be applied in their games. One of the key steps in learning combinational moves as part of the standard curriculum is the ability to spot hidden moves within sequences.
There are many different combinations in the positions involving the bind. We’ll show you the first few examples, but try to solve the last few on your own.
Let’s get started!
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Example 1
The opponents were advancing their checkers, and nothing seemed to foreshadow any kind of combination. Suddenly, White executed a “barrier” or “barrier-style” attack. First, we simply give up three checkers to the opponent for his king.
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Example 2
Recently, the women’s team in the Dutch championship failed to notice a similar tactical idea.
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Example 3
The pieces are tightly packed, but the white pieces still manage to get through.
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Example 4
Now try solving the following four problems on your own. |
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