Endgame Laboratory (Knight)
“It should be noted that current opening variations come and go, and the evaluation of certain positions change, but the value of knowing how to play endgames well remains constant.”
~ANATOLY KARPOV, Former World Champion~
It’s always a good idea to go over basic endings before a tournament. You can saving losing positions and win drawn positions merely because one knows the correct technique. In the following position, looks like black pawn is heading for the queening endzone. What is white to do? 😕 Post your variations.
White to Move and DRAW!
I don’t even know where to start
How about knight C3-pawnH5, 2. knight D5 check 2… King E4. 3 knight F6 forking king and pawn. I have a head ache. Let use know the correct continuation.
Why is 2…h4 bad? 3. Ne5 Ke4.