Endgame drills
Technique cards
Endgames, explained.
Nine positions that cover the techniques behind most practical endings. Read the idea, then set the position up and play it out.
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King and pawn vs king
Read-only chess board with white pieces at the bottom, black pieces at the top. Each square announces its coordinate and the piece on it.
The position
The basic promotion race. The stronger king must lead the pawn, not hide behind it.
Technique
Push the pawn only when the king can support it. Use the opposition to win the key square.
Set the position on the analysis board and play both sides. Endgames are learned with the hands, not the eyes.