Tablebases are databases that contain complete, exhaustively calculated moves and variations for a given collection of chess positions. E.g. the Nalimov tablebases contain full solutions for all endgames involving 6 pieces or less.
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Computer endgame strength without tablebases
I have seen that engines aren't particularly strong in the openings without access to a book.
How strong are modern engines in the endgame when they are not allowed access to tablebases? E.g., can ...
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Can a rook win against a knight in the endgame?
Suppose we have just rook and our opponent has just one knight which is near to his king is it possible to win this game theoretically?
For example, in the following position (white to move), is it ...
