Here Black King doesn\’t dare to capture either pawn. White to play: 1.Kb2  Kf4 2.h4 looks like a connected passers, g4 and g5 are under

Outside Passed Pawn: A passed pawn which is far away from the main set of pawns is called an \’Outside Passed Pawn\’ In this example

We have already learnt that the pawn protected by the second pawn which is also a passed pawn is called \’Connected Passed Pawn\’. Here we

Pawn Structures: 1. Protected Passed Pawn, 2. Connected Passed Pawn and 3.Outside Passed Pawn Today I\’m going to share about the different types of pawn

In this position white can succeeds by playing close attention to the opposition. The reason is black is going to sacrifice the b pawn. White

This is the best example to say that endgames are the best and very interesting to play. This position was played by Reti-1922, This is

In previous post we have seen winning for white in this type of position. A small change in this position, still the white king is

I will tell you a easy method to learn these positions. Endgames are totally different than the openings and middle games. From the examples of

Hi everyone, Hope you are all understanding the endgame positions. Now it\’s time to learn the pawn endings part 2. Here we are going to

Like opposition, distant opposition. In long opposition also the kings are in opposite direction in same color squares in the same rank or same file.

Distant Opposition: In this position we can see that both the kings are in opposite to each in same color squares and the gap between

Big Square Rule: a b From the above positions you can see the formation of a big square. The defending King is out of the

Key Square: If the King reaches the marked key squares in front of own pawn then the promotion is simple without depending on who to play.

Opposition: Now the Kings are in opposition. Whoever catches opposition will have an advantage or whoever lose opposition will get disadvantage. It also depends upon

In this position you can see the white king on 6th rank ahead of own pawn which is clear winning for white. White to play

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\”To succeed, study the endgame before everything else\” by Jose Raul Capablanca. My guru Late K Muralimohan sir always used to say \”First learn Endgames.