Description
Endgames are often overlooked in chess training, yet they are one of the most critical skills for serious improvement. In this comprehensive video course, GM Swayams, an experienced coach with 11 years of training expertise, will guide you through advanced and practical endgame concepts. This course is suitable for players of 1500+ up to the level of a GM.
The most common reasons for not studying endgames are:
Most people find it monotonous to do it alone
Often players aren’t able to understand the practical aspect of it as they feel the position will never come in their games.
However in order to improve your game, knowing how to play the endgame is one of the most useful skills. Strong players always know their endgames because mastering them leads to better decision-making, precision, and more victories in tournaments.
Unlike typical courses that cover basic theoretical positions, this course goes over endgame themes that are highly practical and applicable to real games. You’ll also learn how to develop your own endgame theory, a crucial skill for long-term improvement.
Themes that are covered in this course:
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Importance of Endgames in Chess
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King Activity in Endgames
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Famous Endgames you should know
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King Endgames
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Rook Endgames
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Uncommon Endgames
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Attacking the King in Endgames
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Fortress & other Drawing Techniques
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Winning Almost Equal Endgames
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The Value of the Bishop Pair in Endgames
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How to Study Endgames on your own