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Pawn Endgames: Part II

Submitted by invaderX17 on Sun May 24, 2009 12:45pm.

This is a sequel to part I. If you have not seen part one, click here. There are many positions in the endgame in which pawns can take. Of course, the most well known is this:                               This sh... Read more »

Pawn Endgames: Part I

Submitted by invaderX17 on Fri May 1, 2009 4:51pm.

Pawns are very useful in the endgame. In the endgame, when there is not much material on the board, pawns can be easily promoted and go waltzing into queen. Take this for example: Nathan Chan(1423) vs.Ben Wang(1285) 0-1 2/5/06         ... Read more »

Game 2

Submitted by invaderX17 on Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:58pm.

Here's another game for you to see. My opponent did this one with stupid mistakes. Probably regarding she has a low rating... Read more »

Game 1

Submitted by invaderX17 on Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:41pm.

Check this game out! Read more »

Lesser Piece Power:Part II-Pawn Reinforcement

Submitted by invaderX17 on Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:05pm.

Protect your pawns! You won't even know how valuable they are. To protect threatened pawns, simply protect them with a piece.                               Pawns are very important, especially in the endgame, where... Read more »

Lesser Piece Power: Part I-Knights and Bishops

Submitted by invaderX17 on Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:44pm.

Lesser pieces are great, especially when your opponent has an advantage in the endgame. Take a look at this diagram. Black can checkmate with white eventually if he plays correctly.                               Th... Read more »

Piece Efficiency

Submitted by invaderX17 on Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:53pm.

You should always use your pieces wisely, especially during sacrifice. In a situation like this, you should sacrifice the pawn, not the knight.             The knight could have been more useful than the pawn. That's why you should ... Read more »

A Dangerous Position #3

Submitted by invaderX17 on Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:46pm.

Can Black step through this board of trouble and still manage to win? Read more »

A Dangerous Position #2

Submitted by invaderX17 on Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:16pm.

Black is threatening checkmate. Can White still win the game? Read more »

A Dangerous Position #1

Submitted by invaderX17 on Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:12pm.

Ouch! White has lost his queen! Can he win?   Read more »

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