In the endgame, sometimes the best move is one that forces your opponent to move.
Zugzwang occurs when every possible move your opponent can make worsens their position. By "wasting" a move or making a slight adjustment, you force them to step away from a key square or weaken their defense. EndgameStrategyVid 001
Never leave your king on the back rank once the queens are off the board. 2. Pawn Structure and "Passed" Pawns Use your majority
If your opponent is defending perfectly against one threat, you must create a second, distant threat.
In the opening and middle game, your king is a liability to be protected. In the endgame, it is your strongest attacking piece.
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In the endgame, sometimes the best move is one that forces your opponent to move.
Zugzwang occurs when every possible move your opponent can make worsens their position. By "wasting" a move or making a slight adjustment, you force them to step away from a key square or weaken their defense.
Use your majority. If you have three pawns against two on one side of the board, push them to force a breakthrough.
Never leave your king on the back rank once the queens are off the board. 2. Pawn Structure and "Passed" Pawns
If your opponent is defending perfectly against one threat, you must create a second, distant threat.
In the opening and middle game, your king is a liability to be protected. In the endgame, it is your strongest attacking piece.
