16 Feb 06
Originally posted by AlpineXazaxHints for endgames? Very vague question.
This isnt about a game in progress, so don't get your panties in a knot. I am just asking if anyone has any hints on endgame stratagies. I am going to a tournament in a few days and I need some advise. I aint new to the game so dont treat me like a baby.
All hints welcome.
I'll give you the usual which you already know probably. I'm not sure what kind of feedback you were expecting??
Read and endgame book.
If your up material, trade into a winning endgame.
Be careful about opposition in endgames.
Don't stalemate them.
Don't get stuck with a knight and bishop and king vs a lone king unless you can checkmate them.
Beat them in the opening/middlegame and avoid the endgame altogether.
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by RahimKHeh, I knew most of that. Dont plan to read a book in a few days and im looking for ways to make a draw when i am down peices. Also, how to mate people when i am up peices.
Hints for endgames? Very vague question.
I'll give you the usual which you already know probably. I'm not sure what kind of feedback you were expecting??
Read and endgame book.
If your up material, trade into a winning endgame.
Be careful about opposition in endgames.
Don't stalemate them.
Don't get stuck with a knight and bishop and king vs a lone ...[text shortened]... can checkmate them.
Beat them in the opening/middlegame and avoid the endgame altogether.
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by AlpineXazaxDraw can't help you with. Gotta read a book for that an even then it's very rare to force one.
Heh, I knew most of that. Dont plan to read a book in a few days and im looking for ways to make a draw when i am down peices. Also, how to mate people when i am up peices.
Mates I can help you with:
http://www.princeton.edu/~jedwards/cif/intro.html
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by AlpineXazaxI have roman dzindzicashvili's comprehensive chess endgame course on .wmv files, i can send those to you if you want.
This isnt about a game in progress, so don't get your panties in a knot. I am just asking if anyone has any hints on endgame stratagies. I am going to a tournament in a few days and I need some advise. I aint new to the game so dont treat me like a baby.
All hints welcome.
16 Feb 06
Rules of Endgame
By: The Endgame master
AKA: C guy1 (j/k)
-it is drawn position if...
King vs King
King vs bishop and King
King vs Knight and King
King vs Knight and Bishop and King
King vs 2 Knights and King
Rook and King vs Rook and King--usually
King vs side pawn, King, and bishop on opposit color of square the pawn will be promoted on--unless if the solo king is far away from promotion square--
These are just drawn basic endgame postions...
FYI--King vs 2 Bishops and King is do able, just very very hard
16 Feb 06
1 edit
Originally posted by AlpineXazaxMake sure you know when King + 1 pawn is a win and when its a draw, same goes for K + rook pawn + bishop. Remember that outside passed pawns are there as a distraction and when ahead trade down to a pawn endgame, pieces off - pawns on.
This isnt about a game in progress, so don't get your panties in a knot. I am just asking if anyone has any hints on endgame stratagies. I am going to a tournament in a few days and I need some advise. I aint new to the game so dont treat me like a baby.
All hints welcome.
Good luck
16 Feb 06
2 edits
Originally posted by c guy1Hang on, K+N+B v K is a win, K+B+B v K is a win, too, neither very hard when you know the ideas.
Rules of Endgame
By: The Endgame master
AKA: C guy1 (j/k)
-it is drawn position if...
King vs King
King vs bishop and King
King vs Knight and King
King vs Knight and Bishop and King
King vs 2 Knights and King
Rook and King vs Rook and King--usually
King vs side pawn, King, and bishop on opposit color of square the pawn will be promoted on--unless i ...[text shortened]... drawn basic endgame postions...
FYI--King vs 2 Bishops and King is do able, just very very hard
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by AlpineXazaxHere's some Basic rules to increase your drawing chances. Obviously, every position must be evaluated for it's tactical and positional possibilities... but these rules will help you in the long run.
Heh, I knew most of that. Dont plan to read a book in a few days and im looking for ways to make a draw when i am down peices. Also, how to mate people when i am up peices.
* When down on material EXCHANGE PAWNS! Cause a minor piece and king on the board cannot mate against you.
* Likewise, if you are down on pawns try to keep from exchanging pieces.
* Keep opposite colored bishops for the endgame. If you have a bishop against opposite colored bishop it usually takes a 2 pawn advantage to win.
* Rooks belong BEHIND passed pawns! Remember that.
* Knights are more valuable than rooks in a closed pawn structure.
* The bishop pair will kick butt in OPEN positions. Hence, do not make pawn exchanges to open the game if your opponent has the bishop pair.
arrakis
16 Feb 06
Originally posted by arrakisThis is kinda the stuff im looking for. I have no idea how to spell "advise" propourly so dont bug me about that, and Gambitzoid, i'd be happy to take that file.
Here's some Basic rules to increase your drawing chances. Obviously, every position must be evaluated for it's tactical and positional possibilities... but these rules will help you in the long run.
* When down on material EXCHANGE PAWNS! Cause a minor piece and king on the board cannot mate against you.
* Likewise, if you are down on pawns try to kee ...[text shortened]... , do not make pawn exchanges to open the game if your opponent has the bishop pair.
arrakis