Powerful passed pawns
4/21/2020 – Pawn endgames might seem relatively simple – after all there are no pieces on the board – but they can be very tricky. And they require precise calculation.
Endgames of the World Champions from Fischer to Carlsen
Let endgame expert Dr Karsten Müller show and explain the finesses of the world champions. Although they had different styles each and every one of them played the endgame exceptionally well, so take the opportunity to enjoy and learn from some of the best endgames in the history of chess.
Passed pawns are powerful - but why?
Usually it is good to have passed pawns in pawn endgames. The following example shows why.
Karsten Mueller in ChessBase Magazine
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Do you like these lessons? There are plenty more by internationally renowned endgame expert Dr Karsten Müller in ChessBase Magazine, where you will also find openings articles and surveys, tactics, and of course annotations by the world's top grandmasters.
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Karsten Mueller regularly presents endgame lessons in the ChessBase Video Portal
Endgames of the World Champions Vol. 2 - from Steinitz to Spassky
Enjoy Capablanca's fine technique, Tal's magic, Lasker's fighting spirit, Petrosian's defensive skills, Smyslov's feeling for harmony, and Alekhine's and Spassky's flair for the attack.
Highlights of this issue
The cunning 6.a3!?
Alexander Seyb investigates a fresh way to tackle the Najdorf-
IQP positions welcome!
Robert Hungaski recommends 3.e3 e5! In the QGA -
Middlegames without minor pieces
Mihail Marin on successful strategies with queen and rooks -
All for the trade of queens - 13.g4!? vs. the Maroczy
David Navara dissects his endgame triumph over Dmitry Jakovenko in Jerusalem -
“My favourite game of 2019”
Together with Simon Williams, retrace the game Dubov-Svane - “Move by Move”! -
Star analyses
Annotated games by Giri, Firouzja, So, Duda, Navara, Van Foreest, Nielsen, Sarin, l’Ami and more -
A fresh wind against the Caro-Kann Exchange Variation
Roven Vogel recommends ...♝f5 as an antidote -
My first draw against the World Champion!
Jan-Krzysztof Duda analyses an explosive encounter from Wijk -
Dutch duel
Anish Giri reviews his game vs. Jorden Van Foreest -
Long-term compensation
Real sacrifices are the ones not leading to victory directly. Interactive video with Oliver Reeh! -
Quiet move decides king hunt
Rainer Knaak presents another trap in the Philidor Defence (video)
