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Opposition

8/29/2023 – In pawn endings the opposition is crucial. In the diagrammed position White is a pawn down, but he can still save the game. How?

Endgame Magic #249: Bishops vs knights

8/28/2023 – In the Endgame Magic Show #249 Karsten Müller and Arne Kähler look at endgame highlights from the tournament in Biel, with particular attention to endgames, in which bishops fight against knights and knights against bishops - often an interesting battle. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

Invite everyone to the party

8/22/2023 – This attacking guideline from the middlegame is also valid in the endgame and helped White to win in the diagram position. What did he do?

Endgame Magic #248: Bishops of opposite colours favour the attacker

8/21/2023 – An instructive example sent by Jorge Baules reminded Karsten Müller of a victory he obtained back in 1999. Bishops of opposite colours favour the attacker! | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

King invasion

8/15/2023 – The duel knight against bishop can be complicated. The knight often wants static positions while the bishop likes dynamics. In the diagram position Black is a pawn up, but has problems to solve. White's h-pawn is dangerous and White's king threatens to invade. However, Black can save the draw. How?

Stalemate

8/8/2023 – Stalemates can often save the defender in endgames. However, they are difficult to spot. In the diagram position, it is Black to move and draw. What would you do?

Pawn waves

8/1/2023 – Pawn races can be very sharp. And it is not always best to push the pawns. But what else can and should White do in the diagram position?

Endgame Magic #247: Highlights from the Global Chess League

7/31/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller goes over a number of outstanding endgame positions from the very strong Global Chess League. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

The stalemate cage

7/25/2023 – Endings with opposite coloured bishops have large drawish tendencies. But in the diagram position it is White to move and win. What should he do?

Endgame Magic #246: Highlights from the SuperUnited event in Croatia

7/24/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller continues to look at endgame highlights from the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament in Croatia, where there was no lack of instructive ending positions! | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

Beautiful breakthroughs

7/18/2023 – Pawn majorities can be used to organize a breakthrough. In the diagram position it is Black to move and win. What should he do?

Endgame Magic #245: Highlights from the SuperUnited event in Croatia

7/17/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller looks at endgame highlights from the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament in Croatia, mostly taken from games by wunderkind Alireza Firouzja! | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

Tricky knights

7/11/2023 – In the diagram position White is two pawns up, but Black seems to be close to a draw. However, knight endgames can be tricky. What can White do to win the game?

Backwards is the way forward

7/4/2023 – Endgames, in which a rook fights against a bishop, can be complicated. In the diagram position Black is an exchange up and has a winning position. But what should he do?

A light initiative weighs heavily

6/27/2023 – This is the main guideline in the endgame rook and knight against rook and knight. However, in the diagram position White's initially light initiative has turned into a winning position. But how should White proceed to convert?

Precision!

6/20/2023 – In the diagram position Black is two pawns up, but White's b-pawn is dangerous. So dangerous that Black needs to be precise to win. What should Black do?

Endgame Magic #244: Endgame Highlights from the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Nicosia

6/19/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller looks at endgame highlights from the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Nicosia, which was surprisingly won by Dinara Wagner, the lowest-rated player in the field. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

The last pawn

6/13/2023 – The last pawn is often worth its weight in gold. How did it help White to win in the diagram position?

Endgame Magic #243: Endgame Highlights from the Sharjah Masters

6/12/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller looks at endgame highlights from the Sharjah Masters. He was particularly intrigued by an endgame, in which a bishop had to fight a hard fight against several enemy pawns. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

The cut-off

6/6/2023 – The cut-off is an important technique in rook endings. In the diagram position Black could have used it to win the game. How?

Endgame Magic #242: Endgame Highlights from the Dubai Open

6/5/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller looks at endgame highlights from the Dubai Open. Two queen endings were especially interesting. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.

The fortress breaker

5/30/2023 – Endings with opposite colored bishops endings often end in a draw. But in the diagram position Black found a way to break through and win the game. What did he do?

The right way

5/23/2023 – Rook endings have drawish tendencies, but pawn races can spice things up. In the diagram position it is Black to move. Do you see the way to win?

Endgame Magic #241: Highlights from the Satty Zhuldyz Rapid and Blitz Tournament

5/23/2023 – In this week's show, Karsten Müller looks at endgame highlights from the Satty Zhuldyz Rapid and Blitz Tournament that was played in Kazakhstan as a side event of the World Championship Match between Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniachtchi. | You can watch the Endgame Magic Show on-demand with a ChessBase Premium account.
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