Endgames

Basic endgame theory with sparring positions: study the technique on the page, then play the position out against Stockfish from your browser — you always take the winning side, the game is unrated.

Queen endgames

Queen versus King

How to deliver checkmate with a queen against a lone king: the box method and the standard mating patterns.

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Rook endgames

Rook versus King

Winning with a rook against a lone king: cutting ranks and files, marching the king forward, and avoiding stalemate.

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Bishop endgames

Two Bishops versus King

Mating with the bishop pair: the diagonal wall, driving the king to the edge, and the corner mate.

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Bishop and Knight versus King

The hardest basic mate: driving the king into the right corner with bishop and knight.

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Pawn endgames

Pawn versus King

King and pawn versus king: key squares, the opposition, and when the pawn queens by force.

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