05
Nov
Nov
A pawn endgame rated 1856: which plan would you choose for Black? Solve today’s challenge on the interactive board.
The Palace Journal
Chess endgames: exercises to convert your advantage
Many games are won, or lost, in the endgame. When few pieces remain on the board, every tempo counts: king activity, promoting a passed pawn, opposition, rook endgame technique. These exercises, drawn from real games, teach you to convert an advantage into a full point. To see how champions excel in this phase, read the profile of Magnus Carlsen, renowned for his mastery of endgames, and train your calculation with mate in 2 puzzles.
29
Oct
Oct
A 2022 endgame where Black must find the right move. Study the position and try to solve this puzzle before checking the solution.
22
Oct
Oct
Rook endgame: a black pawn races to promote. Work out White’s reply on today’s interactive board.
15
Oct
Oct
Tight rook and bishop endgame: can you find Black’s winning combination? Play the move on the board.
08
Oct
Oct
Tense endgame: will the white king grab an extra pawn? Test your endgame skills on the board.
01
Oct
Oct
An interactive chessboard awaits: can you find the winning move in this intermediate-level endgame? Play it now.