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Endgames

Principles, theoretical positions and practical decisions to play better when there are few pieces left on the board.

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Tabuleiro de xadrez de madeira com rei e torre claros diante de um rei escuro, com livros e uma planta desfocados ao fundo.
Endgames23/09/20266 min read

King and rook vs king: the box method to checkmate without stalemate

Learn how to restrict the king, bring your king closer, use waiting moves, and finish the rook mate without allowing stalemate.

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Rei claro e peão claro em primeiro plano diante de um rei escuro sobre um tabuleiro de xadrez de madeira.
Endgames13/09/20266 min read

King and pawn vs king: when opposition wins, when it draws, and why the rook pawn changes everything

Learn how to decide king-and-pawn-versus-king endings with opposition, key squares and the practical rook-pawn exception.

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