Endgame defence is lesson 4 of 6 in Endgame 7: The Philidor defence and rook endings, an endgame course suited to players rated around 1800 (strong club 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
White to move: hold the draw. (5 positions)
Black to move: hold the draw.
Worked examples
White to move: hold the draw. 1.b6 e2 2.b7 e1=Q 3.b8=Q. b6 was the only move that holds. The game is saved. After Ka6 the position would be lost.
White to move: hold the draw. 1.g6 a2 2.g7 a1=Q 3.g8=Q. g6 was the only move that holds. The game is saved. After Kh6 the position would be lost.
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