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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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White to move. Find the best move.

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White to move. Find the best move.

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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.

Openings where endgames come up most

Share of each opening’s puzzles
  1. Four Knights Game3%
  2. Ruy Lopez2%
  3. Scandinavian Defense2%
  4. Scotch Game2%
  5. Petrov Defense2%
  6. Alekhine Defense2%

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