Rating 1000-1200

Endgames for 1000-1200

Build practical conversion skills with queen-versus-minor-piece endings and the pawn-ending opposition patterns that decide close games.

Who It Is For

Players who know the basic mates and are ready to study practical material conversions and pawn-race fundamentals.

Intermediate - 20 minutes

Queen versus bishop is winning, knowing the correct technique will make this task significantly easier.

Intermediate - 35 minutes

Queen versus knight teaches accurate checking technique and caution around knight forks while driving the defender toward the edge.

Intermediate - 27 minutes

Opposition is the foundation of king-and-pawn endings: the player who controls the key squares often decides whether a pawn promotes or is stopped.

Intermediate - 30 minutes

King and pawn versus king is the fundamental pawn ending. Opposition and outflanking are the key concepts.

Intermediate - 12 minutes

Rook-pawn endings provide drawing chances because the use of the edge of the board removes escape squares and creates stalemate resources.