King & Pawn Endgames Crash Course

April 13, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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About This Video:

King in the square, opposition, triangulation, pawn races, and more! In this video I explain all of the main principles and ideas in basic king and pawn endgames. This is focused on beginners and intermediate players and will teach you the basics of chess endgames involving kings and pawns only.

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