“How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master” S:1 E:20 Triangulation and Two Critical Rook Endgames

S:1 E:20 Triangulation and Two Critical Rook Endgames Round out your study of endgames with an examination of triangulation, a key tactic for gaining the opposition in a king-versus-king standoff. Then turn to two common endgames: the Lucena Position and the Philidor Position. Mr. Silman offers several general rules for handling these situations.