Two Bishops
What's so good about the bishop pair? In this final video Loek explains all while talking about his win over Hrvoje Stevic...
Improving On The Main Line
The most obvious line is not always the best. Find out how to look for points where we can refine our main line once we've...
Still Exhausting Your Opponent
As you can see, exhausting your opponent is an almost inexhaustible topic.
Exhausting Your Opponent
Hope you guys aren't exhausted yet, unlike some of Loek's opponents.
Endgame Tricks
A sharp eye for tactics is very useful in the final stage of the game as well!
Counterchances
Never give up, never surrender! Loek teaches us to look for opportunities to fight back, taking as one of his examples how...
Decision Making In The Endgame | Part 2
In Part 2 of his thoughts on decision-making in the endgame, Loek shows us more examples from different endgames.
Decision Making In The Endgame | Part 1: Rook Endgames
Grandmaster Loek van Wely uses examples from his own career to show us how to take better decisions in the final stage of...
The Power Of The Bishop Pair: Legendary Endgames
How can you use two bishops to win otherwise even positions? GM Gata Kamsky is an expert at converting small advantages...
The Topalov Match: Legendary Endgames
GM Veselin Topalov hoped to earn a world title rematch with Anand, but he ran into Gata Kamsky! Kamsky took an early lead...
Not Drawn Yet: Legendary Endgames
Arjun Erigaisi is one of the top young players in the world today. Along the way, he learned a valuable endgame lesson from...
Swindling Anand: Legendary Endgames
Vishy Anand is one of the greatest players of all time, but Gata Kamsky defeated him in a candidates match in 1994. One...
Endgame Against The Master: My Legendary Endgames
How do you win an endgame against an endgame wizard like world champion, Karpov? GM Gata Kamsky demonstrates how he did...
Endgame Principles: Must Know Endgames
What should you focus on in any endgame? GM Alexandra Kosteniuk wraps up her extensive endgame series with some general...
King And Pawn Endgames: Must Know Endgames
Whenever you exchange pieces you get closer to a king and pawn endgame. GM Kosteniuk brings you the most essential endgame...
Rook vs Pawn: Must Know Endgames
When one side has to sacrifice a rook in the endgame, you frequently end up in a rook vs pawn finish. GM Kosteniuk helps...
Queen vs Pawn Stalemate Tricks: Must Know Endgames
When a bishop or rook pawn reaches the seventh rank it can usually draw against a queen if you know what you're doing. GM...
Queen vs Pawn: Must Know Endgames
When a queen faces an opposing pawn on the seventh rank, the side with the queen can win if the pawn is from a center file...
Minor Pieces vs Pawns: Must Know Endgames
Usually, bishops can stop pawns and knights have a somewhat harder time. However, the details matter. GM Kosteniuk offers...
Rook vs Knight: Must Know Endgames
How can a knight defend against a rook and how should you try to win with the rook? GM Alexandra Kosteniuk shows everything...
Rook vs Bishop: Must Know Endgames
A bishop should be able to draw against a lone rook, but you must know what you're doing. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk breaks...
Fortresses: Must Know Endgames
How can you survive when you're down material in the endgame? Look for a fortress. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk brings you the...
Winning With Two Knights: Must Know Endgames
Two knights can't force checkmate on their own, but if the opponent has a pawn it's sometimes doable. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk...
Knight And Bishop Mate: Must Know Endgames
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk begins her course on absolutely must know endgames with the trickiest of the basic checkmates, knight...
Rook And Bishop vs Rook: Must Know Endgames
Rook and bishop against rook is a theoretical draw, but it's very easy to go wrong. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk demonstrates...