In this beginner-level chess course you will learn the fundamentals of the endgame. This tutorial will guide you through the essential endgame fundamentals needed to convert an advantage into a victory. You will learn the strategic thinking required to systematically corner an opponent's king and avoid common pitfalls like stalemate.
✏️ Course developed by @Ihechikara
⭐️ Contents ⭐️
⌨️ (00:00) Introduction
⌨️ (02:21) What are Chess Notations?
⌨️ (03:14) Chess Board: Files and Ranks
⌨️ (05:50) Notation for Each Piece
⌨️ (09:02) Notation for Capturing
⌨️ (10:09) Notation for Check & Castling
⌨️ (11:38) Checkmate Pattern: Two Rooks vs. King
⌨️ (18:03) Checkmate Pattern: Queen & King (Knight Move Method)
⌨️ (25:43) Checkmate Pattern: Rook & King (Direct Opposition)
⌨️ (31:40) Common Checkmate Patterns
⌨️ (32:04) Back Rank Mates
⌨️ (35:07) Anastasia's Mate
⌨️ (39:56) Smothered Mate
⌨️ (42:28) Opera Mate
⌨️ (43:45) Course Wrap-up & Next Steps
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