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Before we proceed to the position shown on the front page, here's a quick warm-up endgame. After the training of our previous session you should be easily able to solve it:
Are you able to simply look at the diagram and find the only white move that secures a win?Give yourself two minutes to work everything out. After that, you should be able to move the pieces and overcome the resistance of the diagram. If you do not succeed, you can watch these video instructions by Volclus.
Do you think you can win the following endgame position against the diagram?
Which pawn do you push? You need to make a consequential decision and execute a precise strategy to succeed. Try it yourself, before watching the instructions by Volclus.
In our next example the white king seems much too far away to defend his pawns. Black will simply capture them and queen his own pawn. So what can White do? Try to hold the position against the diagram. There is only one way to do it.
Did you manage to save the game? Once again Volclus gives us a full explanation.
How about a piece on the board? Try to win the following position against the diagram:
It is not too hard, and I urge you to find the clear win for White before you listen to Volclus tell us what needs to be done. How long did it take you to work things out. Tell us in the comment section below. With these lessons you should hopefully have become more proficient at calculating pawn endings and raking in the points that it brings in practical play.
