Chess Endgame Puzzles

Master the crucial final phase of chess with our comprehensive endgame collection. Perfect your technique with queen, rook, and pawn endgames.

Queen Endgames

Master queen vs multiple pieces and queen coordination

Advanced

Rook Endgames

Learn rook activity, cut-offs, and back rank control

Intermediate

Pawn Endgames

Study pawn races, promotion, and king opposition

Fundamental

Why Study Endgames?

"All rook endgames are drawn" - but knowing the exceptions wins games! Endgame knowledge is crucial for converting advantages and saving difficult positions.

75%
of games reach endgame
+200
rating points gained

Endgame Learning Path

1. Pawn Endgames
Master the fundamentals: opposition, key squares, pawn races


2. Rook Endgames
Learn activity, cutting off, and back rank technique


3. Queen Endgames
Master the most powerful piece in simplified positions
Total Endgames
45
Across all piece types
Endgame Types
3
Queen, Rook, Pawn
Board Sizes
3
5x5, 6x6, 7x7

📚 Key Endgame Principles

Pawn Endgames

  • King activity is paramount
  • Opposition determines outcomes
  • Calculate pawn races carefully
  • Create passed pawns

Rook Endgames

  • Activate your rook
  • Cut off the enemy king
  • Control key files and ranks
  • Push passed pawns with rook support

Queen Endgames

  • Centralize your queen
  • Create multiple threats
  • Use checks effectively
  • Coordinate with other pieces

Start Your Endgame Mastery

Begin with pawn endgames to understand fundamental concepts, then progress to rook and queen endgames for complete mastery.

Start with Pawn Endgames
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