Endgame defence is lesson 4 of 6 in Endgame 10: Bishop and knight mate, an endgame course suited to players rated around 2400 (advanced players). Find the only moves that hold the draw. It has 6 interactive exercises: 6 calculated lines from real positions. You play every move on a board and get feedback straight away. The lesson is free.
What you practise
Black to move: hold the draw. (4 positions)
White to move: hold the draw. (2 positions)
Worked examples
Black to move: hold the draw. 1...Ke4 2.g5 hxg5 3.fxg5 Kxe5 4.Kc5 Kf5. Ke4 was the only move that holds. The game is saved. After Kd4 the position would be lost.
Black to move: hold the draw. 1...Rc6 2.f7 Rf6 3.f8=Q Rxf8. Rc6 was the only move that holds. The game is saved. After Kc2 the position would be lost.
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