end game help.

OK, beginning on move 40 your first mistake is on move 40.
It is obviously better to keep your two pawns connected rather than split them.

Originally posted by 7ate9
my end game sux! i just played a game where i got a bit lost. any help on how to approach the end games better would be appreciated... from about move 40. thanxs.

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That was my first thought as well but then, maybe it's better to just block the white pawn the way he did, to get rid of it as a possibility of concern. Then he's got two free pawn. Just move them forward - even loosing one won't be a big issue - keep checking the white king and get your queen there. The situation leads obviously to a win.

I'll say the ending depends...well on how good you've played the rest, eh eh.

Originally posted by 7ate9
oh well, i had three pawns and my opponent one. my opponent played far better, as i only just got there.

Originally posted by 7ate9
yeah, i think so too, although jee did have a good point.

i think where i struggled is not knowing where to put my king at the different stages through the end game. at what times should my king be infront or behind the pawns? most endgames i'm alright, but i just got so lost in that game.

i guess from move 41 i had no game plan.

Originally posted by 7ate9
yep, that sounds be good idea..... if i knew how to play it better. maybe i will in the near future.

i may not be able to finish it though, as i'm going on a holiday soon. lol.

Originally posted by 7ate9
sounds good. i'll wait and see what anyone else has to offer before i send a game, as the only change i'd make so far is not taking with the pawn. thanks. 🙂.

I find rook endings pretty difficult.Something I should work on,I know.
What would be the best idea for black after 40.fxg4?Bring the king over to the queenside?