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Chess Endgames – Principles, Techniques & Winning Examples
The endgame is where skill, precision, and understanding decide the result. In this guide, you’ll learn the essential principles and techniques that turn small advantages into victories. Explore classic and modern winning examples that reveal how masters handle the final phase with flawless accuracy.
📖 Essential Endgame Knowledge
- Essential Endgame Principles
- King and Pawn Endgames
- Rook Endgames – The Most Common Practical Endings
- Bishop and Knight Endgames
- Opposition and Zugzwang
- Using the King Actively in the Endgame
🎯 Conversion & Defense
- Winning Conversion Techniques
- Saving Draws in Lost-Looking Endgames
- Common Endgame Traps and Blunders