Understanding endgames.
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madratter7 wrote:
Oh and for those who might be interested in the position above, as a hint, ALL moves by White are forced with best play by Black. Anything but the exact correct moves lose.
Here you go...
Kjetil_Amanaki wrote:
Jenium: I found a preview pdf of the Silman book and i already found in good from the preview, So i ordered it from a web bookstore hehe
Congrats! Unlike many endgame books, it is a fun read.
Toire wrote:
madratter7 wrote:
Oh and for those who might be interested in the position above, as a hint, ALL moves by White are forced with best play by Black. Anything but the exact correct moves lose.
Here you go...
Yes. 
When I was in the 800s elo when I started, even I was struggling with endgames. I didn't study anything to improve, but did so out of practise. As you play more games you start to understand the moves.
Additionally in the game you posted, your issue isn't endgame at all. You completely blundered away in the middle game itself.
You pawn on b7 is double attacked and while it is protected by the queen as well, c4 makes it vulnerable. You should have played b5 and you are fine, if not better.
JayeshSinhaChess, Yes i am agree i did a big blunder there But now i start to under stand more of it and hopefully will not do same again later
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