Endgames

Philidor Endgame

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 […]

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King and Pawn vs. Pawn

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

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