Tactical Ideas in the Endgame
Join GM Simon Williams as he demonstrates that amazing tactics can occur at any point in the game, including quiet-looking endgames. Follow along and learn how to win endgames with zugzwang, breakthroughs and unexpected mates!
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Sometimes in chess you wish you didn't have to move. This is called zugzwang. Find out how to put your opponents in this uncomfortable position in the endgame.
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How do you break through in a chess endgame? Most of the time, you need to use a tactical idea to achieve your strategic goal. Learn how to break through your opponent's defenses and win in this lesson.
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Chess is a game of many opportunities. If you find yourself down material and about to lose an endgame, there is still one tactical resource to keep up your sleeve - stalemate! Find out the tricks you need to steal some draws from the jaws of defeat.
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Sometimes the best fighting piece in the endgame is the king itself, especially in pawn endings. Find out what happens when the king takes charge in this important lesson.
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Using tactics to create checkmating chances isn't just for the middlegame. Learn how you can create tactical opportunities to trap your opponent's king deep into the endgame.