What is the best way to study endgames?

Hello everyone.

After some practice of openings and tactics, endgames are by far my weakest point in chess.

What are your recommendations for improvement?

Much appreciated.

R+P endings are 80%

The best way is not to do it (some minimums yes)

We forget the openings by using them daily, imagine what it's like to forget 108 memorized endings.

In my opinion it is better to spend that time learning openings and concepts.

You definitely should study endgames. The best way is to start from the basics and work up from there. Silman's endgame book is a great way to do that, because it's structured to start from the most basic and then each chapter builds on what has been covered.

If you aren't into books, another good resource is the YouTube channel "NM Robert Ramirez". If you go to his last playlist "Chess course from beginner to master level", you can scroll through to the ones on endgames. He also has a playlist of 11 videos on R+P endgames, taken from his complete course. NM Ramirez (who is on chess.com as RobRam) is a very good teacher...he explains concepts very well.

However you choose to do it, study of endgames will help your chess. Best of luck to you.

Well said.

Start with 3 men, like KR vs. K
Then 4 men like KR vs. KP
Then 5 men like KRP vs. KR
Then 6 men like KRPP vs. KR

Thank you all for your suggestions, especially OldPatzerMike for specific recommendations.

Learn few most important theoretical endgames and then study practical ones.

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