Endgames

In this article, we will explore a very common and important theme in endgames, which applies specially in King and Pawns endgames but is also applicable to endgames with more pieces, the “Outside Passed Pawn”. A passed pawn is simply a pawn that has a clear path towards promotion, i.e., there is no enemy pawn […]

The Philidor Endgame also known as The Philidor Position is a fundamental concept in chess where one side has a king, rook and pawn while the other side only has a king and rook. The side with the pawn will try to push this pawn and promote it while the other side will try to

The King+Pawn vs. King endgame is one of the most common chess endings, making it crucial for every chess player to understand. In this lesson, we’ll walk you through the key concepts that you’ll need to navigate this endgame.. Understanding the Square “The square” is a quick trick to calculate whether or not the defending