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Endgame puzzles

Few pieces are left and every tempo counts. Endgame puzzles reward exact calculation over general ideas.

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Black to move. Mate in two.

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Black to move. Mate in two.

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How to play the endgame

  1. Activate the kingIn the endgame the king is a fighting piece. Bring it toward the centre.
  2. Count the pawn raceWhen both sides push a pawn, count the moves to promotion and check who queens with check.
  3. Know the drawing tricksStalemate saves many lost-looking positions. Check for it before you play.

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