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Basic Endgame Strategy
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S. Evan Kreider
Introduction
After learning the rules, it’s customary to learn the
basic elements of endgame strategy. This often strikes novices as odd.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to start at, you know, the beginning of the
game? That is, wouldn’t it make more sense to learn a little about opening
strategy first?
However, there is a sort of logic to beginning with the endgame. If the
point of the game is to win, then it’s important to know a little about the
simplest sorts of wins (and draws, and losses) which can occur, as well as
how to play them. The endgame also presents an opportunity to demonstrate
the power of some of the individual pieces by seeing them operate in
relative isolation, since most endings involve positions with relatively few
pieces on the board.
We’ll begin by looking at several of the simplest types of checkmates. These
typically involve using only two or three pieces to force checkmate against
an opponent’s bare King.
Next: Basic Mates - King & 2 Rooks v. King
Copyright 2002 S. Evan Kreider. Used with
permission.
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