How do I study endgames?

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Avatar of ashohakan

I am around 2100 lichess and I feel like it would be a good idea to dedicate more of my time to studying endgames. The problem is that there are so many different possible moves in each position that I basically can't calculate anything, and I don't know how to learn the basic principles of each type of endgame.

Avatar of gyregimble

I am guessing you are talking about practical endgames and not chess studies.

Two great resources are the texts:

100 Endgames You Must Know: Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player and

100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know: Recognize Key Moves & Motifs and Avoid Typical Errors by Jesus de la Villa.

The author breaks down in the first book in what I find to be digestible parts.

The second book provides examples that are still theoretical, but stretches concepts from first book.

A player could enter them on her/his computer and play against an engine for practice.

If those texts are over one's head, I will recommend Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master by IM Jeremy Silman, which I find a thorough starting place for many students of the game.

Avatar of TheCurious1357
There is none best ways. You should remember the basics
And grow your own strategies. That is the best way. Never afraid sac any piece.
Avatar of TheCurious1357
You can also practice endgames with the custom map with the bots. I hope this help !