King and Three Passed Pawns against King and Three Passed Pawns : Endings of Chess Games - Part 29

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

KING AND THREE PASSED PAWNS AGAINST
KING AND THREE PASSED PAWNS.

Diagram 38. 

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
	1. K. to Q's 2d.
2. P. to R's 4th.	2. K. to Q. B's 3d.
3. P. to R's 5th.	3. K. to Kt's 4th.
4. P. to Kt's 4th.	4. P. to R's 4th.
5. P. to B's 4th. (ch.)	5. K. to R's 3d.
6. P. to B's 5th.	6. K. to Kt's 4th.
7. K. to B's 2d.	7. P. to R's 5th.
8. K. to Kt's 2d.	8. P. to Kt's 4th.
9. K. to R's 3d.	9. P. to B's 4th.
10. K. to R's 2d.	10. P. to B's 5th.
11. K. to Kt's 2d.	11. P. to Kt's 5th.
12. K. to Kt's sq.	12. P. to B's 6th.
13. K. to B's 2d.	13. P. to R's 6th.
14. K. to Kt's 3d.	14. Is obliged to move his King, and one of the White Pawns will Queen.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

King against Three Passed Pawns : Endings of Chess Games - Part 28

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

KING AGAINST THREE PASSED PAWNS.

Diagram 37. 

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
	1. P. to B's 4th.
2. K. to Kt's 2d.	2. P. to R's 4th.
3. K. to Kt's 3d.	3. P. to Kt's 4th.
4. K. to Kt's 2d.	4. P. to B's 5th.
5. K. to B's 3d.	5. P. to R's 5th.
6. K. to Kt's 4th.

And wins; because whatever Pawn is moved, the King takes it.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Endings of Chess Games - Part 27

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

KING AND TWO PAWNS AGAINST KING AND THREE PAWNS.

Diagram 36.

BLACK.

WHITE.

With or without the move Black wins.

First, with the move,—

WHITE.	BLACK.
	1. P. to K. Kt's 6th.
2. P. to R's 3d, or (A.)	2. K. to Q's 5th.
3. K. to B's 3d.	3. K. to his 4th.
4. K. to his 2d.	4. K. to his 5th.
5. K. to B's sq.	5. K. to Q's 6th.
6. K. to his sq.	6. K. to K's 6th.
7. K. to B's sq.	7. K. to Q's 7th.
8. K. to Kt's sq.	8. K. to his 7th.
9. K. to R's sq.	9. P. to B's 6th.
10. P. takes P.	10. K. to B's 7th.
Winning.

(A.)

2. P. takes P.	2. R. P. takes P.
3. K. to B's sq.	3. K. to his 6th.
4. K. to his sq.	4. K. to Q's 6th.
5. K. to B's sq.	5. K. to Q's 7th.
6. K. to Kt's sq.	6. K. to his 7th.
7. K. to R's sq.	7. P. to B's 6th.
And wins.

Next, if White move first he must equally lose.

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. K. to B's 2d.	1. P. to Kt's 6th. (ch.)
2. K. to Kt's sq.	2. K. to his 6th.
3. K. to R's sq.	3. P. to B's 6th.
4. P. takes B. P.	4. K. to B's 7th, &c.
Winning.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Endings of Chess Games - Part 26

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

KING AND TWO PAWNS AGAINST KING AND TWO PAWNS.

Diagram 35. 

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. K. to his 3d.	1. K. to his 4th.
2. K. to B's 3d.	2. K. to B's 4th.
3. K. to Kt's 3d.	3. K. to K's 4th.
4. K. to Kt's 4th.	4. K. to B's 3d.
5. K. to Kt's 3d.	5. K. to K's 4th.
And the game is drawn.

If Black move, he plays:—
	1. K. to his 4th.
2. K. to his 3d.	2. K. to Q's 4th.
(Were he to move K. to B's 4th, you would win by 3. K. to Q's 4th.)
3. K. to B's 3d.	3. K. to his 4th.
4. K. to Kt's 3d.	4. K. to his 3d.
5. K. to Kt's 4th.	5. K. to B's 3d.

And by continuing to play thus, Black may always draw the game.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Endings of Chess Games - Part 25

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

KING AND TWO PAWNS AGAINST KING AND PAWN.

Diagram 34.

BLACK.

WHITE.

First, suppose White moves:—

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. K. to Q's 4th.	1. K. to Q's 3d.
2. K. to Q's 3d.	2. K. to Q's 2d.
3. K. to K's 3d.	3. K. to K's 2d.
4. K. to Q's 4th.	4. K. to Q's 3d.
5. K. to K's 4th.	5. K. to K's 3d.
And the game must be drawn.

But suppose Black have to play:—

WHITE.	BLACK.
	1. K. to Q's 3d.
2. P. to K. B's 5th.	2. K. to K's 2d.
3. P. to K. B's 6th. (ch.)	3. K. to his 3d.
4. K. to Q's 4th.	4. K. to Q's 3d.
5. P. to K. B's 7th.	5. K. to his 2d.
6. K. to his 5th.	6. K. takes P.
7. K. to Q's 6th.	7. K. to B's sq.
8. K. to his 6th.	8. K. to Kt's 2d.
9. K. to his 7th.	9. K. to Kt's sq.
10. K. to B's 6th.	10. K. to R's 2d.
11. K. to B's 7th.	11. K. to R's sq.
12. K. takes P.	12. K. to Kt's sq.
13. K. to B's 6th.	13. K. to R's 2d.
14. K. to B's 7th.	14. K. to R's sq.
15. K. to Kt's 6th.	15. K. to Kt's sq.
16. K. to R's 6th.	16. K. to R's sq.
17. P. to Kt's 6th.
And wins.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Endings of Chess Games - Part 24

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

KING AND PAWN AGAINST KING AND PAWN.

Diagram 33.

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
	1. R. takes P. (ch.)
2. R. takes R.	2. P. to Q's 7th.
3. R. to Q's 5th.	3. K. takes R.
4. P. to Q's 7th.	4. P. Queens.
5. P. Queens. (ch.)
And wins.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

Rook against Rook and Knight : Endings of Chess Games - Part 23

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

ROOK AGAINST ROOK AND KNIGHT.

Diagram 32.

BLACK.

WHITE.

White, with the move, will win the Rook in four moves.

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. Kt. to K's 6th. (ch.)	1. K. to Q's 4th.
(If instead he play K. to his 5th, White will check with R. at Kt's 4th.)
2. R. to Q's 8th. (ch.)	2. K. to his 5th.
3. R. to Q's 4th. (ch.)	3. K. moves.
4. K. takes R.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

Rook and Bishop against Rook : Endings of Chess Games - Part 22

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

ROOK AND BISHOP AGAINST ROOK.

Diagram 31.

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. R. to K's 8th. (ch.)	1. R. to K. B's sq.
2. R. to K's 7th.	2. R. to K. B's 8th.
3. R. to Q's 7th.	3. R. to K. B's 7th.
4. R. to Q. B's 7th.	4. R. to K. B's 8th.
5. B. to K. B's 6th.	5. R. to K. Kt's 8th. (ch.)
6. K. to B's 5th.	6. R. to K. Kt's 7th.
7. B. to K's 5th.	7. R. to Q. R's 7th.
8. R. to K. Kt's 7th. (ch.)	8. K. to B's sq.
9. R. to Q's 7th.	9. K. to Kt's sq.
10. K. to B's 6th.	10. R. to Q. R's 3d. (ch.)
11. B. to Q's 6th.	11. R. to Q. R's 8th.
12. R. to K. Kt's 7th. (ch.)	12. K. to R's sq.
13. R. to K. Kt's 2d.	13. R. to K. B's 8th. (ch.)
14. K. to K. Kt's 6th.	14. K. to Kt's sq.
15. B. to Q. B's 5th.	15. R. to K. B's 5th.
16. R. to K. Kt's 5th.	16. R. to Q. R's 5th.
17. K. to B's 6th. (dis. ch.)	17. K. to R's 2d.
18. B. to K's 3d.	18. R. to Q. B's 5th.
19. R. to K. Kt's 7th. (ch.)	19. K. to R's sq.
20. R. to Q. Kt's 7th.	20. K. to Kt's sq.
21. R. to Q. Kt's 8th. (ch.)	21. K. to R's 2d.
22. R. to Q. Kt's 6th.	22. R. to Q. B's 2d.
23. B. to Q's 4th.	23. R. to K. B's 2d. (ch.)

This is his only move to draw the game; and now, whether you take the Rook or not, he will succeed in preventing your winning.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

Rook against Two Rooks : Endings of Chess Games - Part 21

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

ROOK AGAINST TWO ROOKS.\

Diagram 30.

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. R. to K. R's 5th.	1. R. takes R.
2. R. to Q. R's 6th. (ch.)	2. K. moves.
3. R. to Q. R's 5th. (ch.)	3. K. moves.
4. R. takes R.
And wins.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.

Rook against One or More Pawns : Endings of Chess Games - Part 20

To play with correctness and skill during the end of a chess game is a very rare accomplishment (except among the very best players).

In order to assist the beginning chess student as much as possible in this branch of the game, I have put together a collection of 38 diagrams illustrating 30 different chess ending positions and the proper play necessary to win the chess game.

ROOK AGAINST ONE OR MORE PAWNS.

Diagram 27.

BLACK.

WHITE.

White must lose, even with the move.

Suppose:—
WHITE.	BLACK.
1. R. to K's 8th.	1. K. to Q's 2d.
2. K. to his 3d.	2. P. "Queens."
etc. etc.

Diagram 28.

BLACK.

WHITE.

Here White will win the Pawn, and therefore the game.

WHITE.	BLACK.
1. R. to K. Kt's 6th. (ch.)	1. K. to Q's 4th.
2. K. to Q's 2d.	2. P. to Q. B's 4th.
3. R. to Q's 6th. (ch.)	3. K. to Q. B's 5th.
4. K. to Q. B's 6th.	4. K. to Q. Kt's 5th.
5. K. to Q's 5th.	5. P. to Q. B's 5th.
6. R. to Q. Kt's 6th. (ch.)	6. K. to Q. B's 6th.
7. R. to Q. B's 6th.
And White wins.

Diagram 29.

BLACK.

WHITE.

WHITE.	BLACK.
	1. P. to K. B's 6th. (ch.)
2. R. takes P.	2. R. P. "Queens" (ch.)
3. K. takes Q.	3. K. takes R.
4. K. to K. Kt's sq.	4. P. to K. Kt's 7th.
5. K. to K. R's 2d.	5. K. to B's 7th, and wins.
Or,
	1. P. to K. B's 6th. (ch.)
2. K. to R's sq.	2. P. to K. Kt's 7th. (ch.)
3. K. takes R. P.	3. P. takes R., and becomes a Kt. (ch.), and wins.

I know that this collection of chess ending positions is limited - but it does serve to show that careful strategic play is requisite even when the stronger party feels sure of success. Be sure to review the following lessons and diagrams in this miniseries of chess game endings:

1. King and Queen against King : Diagram 1.
2. King and Rook against King : Diagrams 2 and 3.
3. King and Two Bishops against King : Diagram 4.
4. King, Bishop, and Knight against King : Diagram 5.
5. King and Two Knights against King : The two Knights, with the assistance of the King, cannot force checkmate, except in some very rare cases.
6. King and Pawn / King, Bishop, and Pawn / King, Knight, and Pawn against King : Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
7. Queen against a Knight or Bishop : Diagram 11.
8. Queen against Rook : Diagram 12.
9. Queen against Rook and Pawn : Diagram 13.
10. Queen against Two Bishops : Diagram 14.
11. Queen against Two Knights : Two Knights can often draw the game against a Queen.
12. Queen against Knight and Bishop : A King with Bishop and Knight can in many cases draw the game against a King and Queen.
13. Queen against Queen and Pawn : Diagrams 15, 16, and 17.
14. Queen against Pawn : Diagrams 18, 19, and 20.
15. Rook against Bishop : Diagrams 21 and 22.
16. Rook against Knight : Diagram 23.
17. Rook and Pawn against Bishop : Diagram 24.
18. Rook against Three Minor Pieces : Diagram 25.
19. Rook and Pawn against Rook : Diagram 26.
20. Rook against One or More Pawns : Diagrams 27, 28, and 29.
21. Rook against Two Rooks : Diagram 30.
22. Rook and Bishop against Rook : Diagram 31.
23. Rook against Rook and Knight : Diagram 32.
24. King and Pawn against King and Pawn : Diagram 33.
25. King and Two Pawns against King and Pawn : Diagram 34.
26. King and Two Pawns against King and Two Pawns : Diagram 35.
27. King and Two Pawns against King and Three Pawns : Diagram 36.
28. King against Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 37.
29. King and Three 'Passed' Pawns against King and Three 'Passed' Pawns : Diagram 38.

For you beginning chess students, I invite you go through my free online chess lessons. For you advanced chess players looking for a strategic advantage, I recommend you read through some of the other miniseries including The King's Knight's Opening, The King's Bishop's Opening, The King's Gambit, The Queen's Gambit, and Irregular Openings.