It ain't over...
Pawn endings often contain surprises - and even pawn endgames that seem to be simple at first are often astonishingly complex. Searching for hidden ressources will often save a point or two - or at least a draw.
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Rothermel,T | 1761 | Heimers,R | 2040 | | 2018 | C47 | Staufer-Open | 5 |
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Based on his own playing experience, Grandmaster Daniel King reveals what is essential knowledge, saving you time in your studies. In the first section of the DVD he takes you through typical motifs and themes. In the second section he tests your knowledge with typical scenarios from actual games.
Video: 4 hours.
Karsten Mueller in ChessBase Magazine
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
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