End Game Tactics: Vancura Position

Name: End Game Tactics: Vancura Position
Uploaded: 2020-09-09T04:05:34+00:00
Description: In the Vancura Position the side with a rook and king can draw against a side with a rook, king, and a pawn on the 6th rank that is looking to promote soon. More end game videos to come so make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell.

September 9, 2020 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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In the Vancura Position the side with a rook and king can draw against a side with a rook, king, and a pawn on the 6th rank that is looking to promote soon. More end game videos to come so make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell.

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