178. Minski=M 1/2-1/2

178. Minski=M 1/2-1/2
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Martin Minski
Martin Minski
2 месяцев назад

Who can give me feedback on this study? Thanks in advance!

The judge ignored this study.

Martin Minski
Martin Minski
2 месяцев назад

In order to compose meaningful studies, I (and other composers) use the following method: The starting point is an original tactical scheme. In my study, the position before 9…Be3+!! Then I look for a minimal change in position that will make a significant difference in the outcome. Here I found the wPc2. Black wins with this pawn, without the pawn it is draw. Then I look for an introduction to eventually sacrifice this pawn logically. In my study 3.c4!! With this I have a tactical study and at the same time a logical foresight effect. I also found a still key and a black queen sacrifice because that’s kind of part of my style. I am very satisfied with the result of this composition. The only small disadvantage is 4…Bxe2+ 5.Kxe2. Otherwise only black and white sacrifices. There doesn’t have to be a final here. The punchline is Be3+!!

The composition for the coproduction with Steffen in this tournament was very similar. Steffen showed me the tactical scheme with 8.Ba4! Then we both looked for a logically justifiable change of position. We found the selection 2.Rf8/Rg8/Rh8 to be appropriate. Unfortunately we didn't find a perfect introduction and had to insert the wNf1 that doesn't move.

Both studies are comparable 13 pieces in the starting position and the basic tactical scheme (8.Ba4! or 9…Be3+!) has 7-8 pieces. In between there are mainly white and black sacrifices.

I still believe in my method.

Of course I respect Serhiy's opinion (and now also Jan Sprenger's), but I still can't understand her point of view.

In any case, I like my study, but perhaps one is not objective enough with one’s own works.

P.S.
Serhiy, you can also move these posts to the comments of the Problemist of Ukraine 2022 tournament.