The Endgame Tactician: Week in Review, Sep 28
Rook and Pawn vs Rook endings are the most common ending in practice, and they're more complex than most players realize.
Rook Endings - [External] An introduction to Lucena and Philidor.
Lucena, not so simple? - An average player believes he wins easily if he reaches Lucena. We learn that's often not the case!
Not Quite Lucena - Describes the proper defense and common mistakes.
Not Quite Lucena II - Describes how the attacker can break down an improper defense--a misplaced king.
Not Quite Lucena III - Describes how the attacker can break down an improper defense--a misplaced rook.
Kopaev, An Instructive Endgame - An incredibly instructive endgame that tests your knowledge of zugzwang and the previous lessons.
Rook Endings - [External] An introduction to Lucena and Philidor.
Lucena, not so simple? - An average player believes he wins easily if he reaches Lucena. We learn that's often not the case!
Not Quite Lucena - Describes the proper defense and common mistakes.
Not Quite Lucena II - Describes how the attacker can break down an improper defense--a misplaced king.
Not Quite Lucena III - Describes how the attacker can break down an improper defense--a misplaced rook.
Kopaev, An Instructive Endgame - An incredibly instructive endgame that tests your knowledge of zugzwang and the previous lessons.
