11 King + Pawn Chess Endgame Principles

[@JustAnotherCommenter]

1. KING LOCATION 2. PASSED PAWN PREVENTION 3. LOOK FOR TRICKS 4. PAWN RACES 5. PAWN MOVES CAN EITHER BE AN OPPORTUNITY OR A RISK 6. PAWN BREAKTHROUGHS 7. NEVER IGNORE PASSED PAWNS 8. MOVE COUNT 9. ZUGZWANG 10. YOU CAN MISS AN IDEA ANYTIME 11. THE BASICS

[@rubinkhadka6280]

time stamps as well please

[@koolerstream921]

@@rubinkhadka6280 wow the laziness is unmatched

[@uwedegenhardt]

Awesome! Also super well explained as always.

[@arnaumoreno2252]

Hey Nelson, thanks for your instructive content! I was stuck at 900 ELO and I've climbed up to 1200 since I started watching your videos. So thanks for helping me improve at this beautiful game❤

[@kirito3082]

7:23 that pawn diamond is actually a common pattern that without interference from other pieces will always create a passed pawn, I'm 1800 and spotted that immediately because I knew the pattern

[@張謙-n3l]

12:45 Not only it's a mutual zugzwang, it's a special type called Trébuchet, where whoever move loses

[@danielyuan9862]

What's the difference?

[@張謙-n3l]

@danielyuan9862 most of mutual zugzwangs are like if it's one side to play, he'll lose; if it's another side to play, it'll be a draw

[@christopherheckman7957]

@@張謙-n3l The terminology is not really standard. The definition of zugzwang that seems to be the most common is one side (say Black) will lose if forced to move ("zug" = move, "zwang" = compulsion in German), but if Black can "pass", White can't win. (From this perspective, all zugzwangs are mutual, and are Trébuchets, although one could break "can't win" into the two cases "loses" and "draws".) If it is possible for White to win if Black can pass, that really isn't a zugzwang, although I've seen that situation called a zugzwang as well. I've seen the more useful term "squeeze" to describe that situation.

[@NJDJ2]

principles 9 to 11 are helpful! the zugzwang, missed idea, & remember basics. i will try to remember the #11 in case if i lose the pawn endgame. oh well tomorrow is game 10 & i look forward to Nelson's recap!

[@awang_ir]

This is exactly why I throw away tons of chess games as a patzer

[@codinoo]

This is exactly why I throw away tons of chessboards

[@DaDitka]

No matter how good of a player you are, going back to the basics from time to time is always a good idea. Never allow your advanced play cause you to forget the foundations on which you built your play. Good stuff, sir. Thank you.

[@JohSmith]

I love endgames. The pawn breakthrough with 2 pawns was interesting.

[@christopherheckman7957]

1:11 This might not be the best position to ask: Should I trade knights? ... because if Black initiates the trade, his king is still better-positioned. 1:32 Of course, distance isn't always what it appears to be. For a king, a1 is just as far away from h1 as it is from h8 (it can get to either square in seven moves, even though a1-h8 looks longer). 3:20 This is the "outside passed pawn" tactic. 4:34 Sometimes if both sides queen at the same time, the first one to check can win.

[@larryhalllith1179]

I think I'll probably watch this lesson a few times. Thanks Nelson. I really enjoy your videos.

[@wallysullivan9315]

5:21 the funny thing is I spotted c5 instantly as soon as you said a5 is a huge blunder, but a5 is EXACTLY the move I would have played as black. Thats why blunder checking is so important

[@arthurrtang9670]

That endgame book that really helped me out in basic and sometimes tough endgames when I started out. Like I felt as though I was going on an advanture, as the way it was written was really well done. It really engages you and helps you learn.

[@derrickmarsh6136]

12:45 this position is called a Trébuchet. Silman covers it in chapter 4 of the book you're going over.

[@s__2__k]

You and ChessNetwork talk so calmly and so deep about chess principals. Love you both!!

[@weswes5876]

Great examples as always! Crazy how critical each move is in the endgame!!

[@andrewbennett5911]

Wow , that is so instructional & something to keep rewatching & learning from - glad you did win the game !!

[@alexandraison6429]

Awesome! I am getting better at visualizing and these videos are so helpful

[@mrbrianakias1]

Incredible content thanks for uploading!

[@6ARE8]

The count thing is incredibly helpful! thanks alot

[@natelouderback7329]

Great Video Nelson. Keep them coming.

[@stefanhirt3296]

very instructive indeed .. thank you a lot for this

[@WaldoWizard]

Nelson this is one of your best instructive vids. thanks man ❤

[@nacho__063]

So educational!! I learnt a lot Nelson, thanks!

[@rahullamba9318]

I can definitely see myself winning more endgames. Thanks Nelsi!

[@kevinmorris4517]

Fantastic review of pawn tactics!

[@bayareadoghouse]

This is the best content. Ty

[@davidmasse2829]

Very good I missed some things. I’ll need to watch again.

[@I-NAEL]

Thank you!!! You are an amazing teacher

[@open_wound]

❤ Really helped me a lot

[@AmarParadvaz]

It's worth watching. Thank you for the lesson.

[@adityachk2002]

quite informative

[@hyejinahn6174]

can you pls bring back the puzzle island series

[@pakasokoste]

He moved those to a different channel

[@isabellec9631]

Thanks great lesson :)

[@tesh88]

Absolute Rockstar lesson!!!

[@QDWhite]

Really got to work on #10

[@ninja4O5]

Thumbnails are so dramatic lately 😂🔥

[@matthewping6132]

Good stuff. I took the knight immediately instead of giving the pawn check. I couldn't see how it played out if my pawn was so far from my king, and I didn't calculate how to save the pawn his knight was attacking.

[@R04drunner1]

Excellent lessons

[@PhilipPlaysGames]

You my favorite chess teacher👍

[@YKLWEF]

Excellent video.

[@slliks67]

Hey Nelson con you make a series or video on how to become a better calculator? You know what it takes what should one do and look for etc. etc.

[@theMosen]

Me when I'm in an end game time scramble: "I probably missed an idea..."

[@open_wound]

my brain jus got expanded 😊

[@bhadrish]

Hi @13.08 what if black king goes to d3 to be in contact with the white pawn... the space between the pawns helps black to either get a draw or on an error force a win? Only moves for white are king to c5 or pawn to c5 and you can force a draw/win in either? If white king to c5 then black king to c3 and either draw or if white king captures c6 then black king captures c4 and is then closer to pawns on h... similarly for white pawn to c5... am I missing anything? 😂 now reached @14:59 feeling rare good about myself... really liked the 11th principle didn't realize that interesting... cheers

[@VRNocturne]

I don't think I have ever see a "M40" designation before Nelson showed the example position. That's wild. Edit: Excellent video and, as usual, your explanations make the concepts easier to understand and see in the game.

[@VihaGowda-z3m]

Great video ❤❤❤ So much info for noobs like me😊😊😊

[@MannJoshi-c4y]

I just break 1500 3 days ago current rating 1524. Thank You Nelsi

[@J_RayDBL]

Ah endgames. Very helpful video

[@davidcovington901]

So, sometimes, with one less pawn, or one less move, you can win.

[@joesweeney1712]

God bless you Nelson

[@thereisnospoon1678]

I miss both of the drawing ideas in my games I thought I was dead lost but engine showing equal all along

[@ayeq6104]

🎉fine tutorial

[@KDA218]

Misses 7, rule 8. Just count 🤣 to perfect 😁 great vid tho 😄😄😄

[@luckymart893]

You missed principal number 7

[@danielyuan9862]

8:48, we all know that

[@alexandrudanciu7874]

I've seen it... Because that blunder, niw white have a passpwan with 2 pawns against 3

[@whitewater1543]

What about triangle rule?

[@pakasokoste]

Amazing and instructive video! But i wouldn't call some of those principles, rather tips. I mean a principle can't be 'look for tricks', 'remember zugzwang' or 'remember the basics' lol.

[@ohyeahdna230]

Niceeeeeeee👍

[@p.b.2903]

Man Nelson would love to play chess either you in person and lose 😂

[@toastbrot97]

That's why i hate endgames. They're just so damn complicated.

[@suryanshusingh8863]

Hard to believe that a master missed c5 with 5 minutes remaining

[@allannortje6440]

Nelson, I think after all of these lessons, you should try to become a GM? I mean if you get use to all of this who is even going to beat you if you know all of the GM things? You should try I think, just a thought, you are better than Levy by now and he is pushing for GM? And your Analyzes of the tournament is the same as Hikaru??? As a chess player I pick up on these things as this is an intellectual sport

[@Man20045]

Many a times i have a bishop vs my opponent's 2 pawns....it means i am slightly better...but in endgame i mess up & eventually either draw or lose.what to do?😅

[@sandipraj100]

I am so bad at king and pawn end games losing 9 out of 10. Let me try these steps in my next games.

[@deviesht]

I thought it's 11 kings vs pawns

[@JakobSanvig]

This endgame is a fine example of the stupidity of blitz chess. Play longer time limits and you will have time to actually think and make correct or semi correct moves. There is nothing beautiful about a bunch of blunders.

[@LWDavis58]

Tricky

[@tessg4799]

😍

[@Alex9501950]

Obligatory KZbin algorithm comment.