Most games are decided in the endgame. These studies cover the essential techniques — king & pawn endings, rook endings, and checkmate patterns.
These are the endings every player needs. Master these before anything else.
The opposition, the square of the pawn, and key pawn structures. Foundation of all endgame technique.
Lucena position, Philidor position, active rook vs passive rook. The most common endgame in practice.
Recognise these patterns and you'll never miss a winning move when you have material advantage.
The basic queen checkmate. Learn the staircase method and the box technique.
Lawnmower technique and cutting off the king. Slightly harder than the queen, but essential.
Drive the enemy king to a corner. Requires precise bishop coordination and king activity.
In the Adult Development class, we cover endgames in depth with personal game analysis and tournament-specific preparation.
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