CE
Chess Engineer
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Training library
Scenario drills
EndgameMate with a QueenUse knight opposition with the queen to shrink the king’s box, force the lone king into a two-square corner shuffle, then bring your king up and finish the mate.
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White: king and queen vs king
Pawn endgameKing and Pawn OppositionUse direct opposition to move your king in front of the pawn and escort it to promotion.
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White to move: win with king and pawn
Opening defenseDefend the Wayward QueenTake Black and stop the early Scholar's Mate attack.
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Black to move after 2.Qh5
EndgameMate with a RookUse the box method and king opposition to force the lone king to the edge.
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White: king and rook vs king
Rook endgameLucena PositionBuild a bridge with the rook, shield your king from checks, and promote the pawn.
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White to move: convert the winning position
CounterattackPlay the TraxlerTake Black and counterattack the Knight Attack with the Traxler.
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Black to move after 4.Ng5
Rook endgamePhilidor PositionDefend the draw by holding the sixth rank. When the pawn advances, switch immediately to rear checks.
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Black to move: execute the Philidor defense
Advanced endgameMate with Bishop and KnightCentralize your pieces, drive the king to the edge, use the knight's W maneuver to force it toward the bishop-colored corner, and complete the mating net.
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White: king, bishop and knight vs king
Queen endgameQueen vs PawnStop an advanced pawn with checks, force the king in front of it, and approach with your king.
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White to move: stop e1=Q
Tactical patternFind the Greek GiftTake White and break open the castled king with the classical bishop sacrifice.
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White to move: find Bxh7+
Rook endgameRook ActivityChoose activity over passive defense by invading the seventh rank and attacking pawns from behind.
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White to move: activate the rook
Pawn endgameOutside Passed PawnUse the distant passed pawn to pull the enemy king away before winning on the other wing.
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White to move: distract the king
Pawn endgameConnected Passed PawnsAdvance the protected pawn first so one pawn promotes if the king captures the other.
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White to move: force one pawn through
Pawn endgameTriangulationLose a tempo with your king, return to the same position with the opponent to move, and force zugzwang.
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White to move: lose a tempo and force the black king away