Endgame Guides for Sub-1000 Players
Engine-verified techniques to stop drawing won games
King and Pawn vs King
King and Pawn vs King is a win for the stronger side when the king gets in front of the pawn.
♕King and Queen vs King
King and Queen vs King is always a win for the stronger side.
♖King and Rook vs King
King and Rook vs King is always a win for the stronger side.
♖Lucena Position (Building a Bridge)
The Lucena position is a rook endgame where you have a king, rook, and far-advanced pawn against the opponent's king and rook.
♟♟Connected Passed Pawns
When you have two connected passed pawns on the 6th rank and your king supports them, you win by advancing the pawns and promoting.
♜Philidor Position (Rook Endgame Defense)
When you have a rook defending against an advanced passed pawn, the Philidor position shows how to draw with perpetual checks.
♕Queen and King vs King Checkmate
Queen and King vs King is always a win for the stronger side.
♟Rook Pawn Draw (a-pawn and h-pawn exception)
King and Pawn vs King is usually a win for the stronger side.
♗♗Two Bishops vs King
Two bishops and a king can checkmate a lone king.