Dive into the world of chess endgames with our comprehensive *Endgame Course for Beginners*, featuring 339 engaging lessons and 886 practical exercises! This course is thoughtfully designed by combining three popular programs: *Beginners to Club Player*, *Chess Strategy for Beginners*, and *Total Chess Endings*. We’ve curated a collection of tasks that strike the perfect balance—challenging enough to stimulate growth, yet accessible for learners. The content is tailored specifically for beginners, enriched with detailed explanations and helpful hints throughout.

A significant focus is placed on mastering key techniques to win when you have an extra pawn. Additionally, we strongly encourage players to study standard mating patterns—from basic mates using heavy pieces to more advanced ones like the bishop-and-knight mate.

This course is part of the renowned *Chess King Learn* series ([https://learn.chessking.com/](https://learn.chessking.com/)), a revolutionary approach to chess education. The series spans all critical areas of chess—including tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame—and is structured across multiple levels from [ttpp]beginners[end-ttpp] to experienced and professional players.

By working through this course, you’ll sharpen your chess knowledge, discover powerful tactical ideas and combinations, and reinforce your learning through hands-on practice.

The program functions as your personal coach, assigning exercises and offering guidance when you're stuck. It provides strategic hints, clear explanations, and even dramatic refutations of common mistakes to help you learn effectively.

Additionally, the application features an interactive theoretical section that explains essential endgame strategies using real-life examples. Theory is presented dynamically—you can not only read the lesson text but also play through variations directly on the board to fully understand complex positions.

Key Features of the Program

• ♔ High-quality examples, all rigorously verified for accuracy
• ♔ Required input of all key moves as specified by the instructor
• ♔ Multiple levels of task complexity to suit your progress
• ♔ Diverse objectives within each exercise to keep learning engaging
• ♔ Instant hints provided upon making an error
• ♔ Clear refutations shown for frequent incorrect moves
• ♔ Ability to play out any task position against the computer
• ♔ Interactive theoretical lessons for deeper understanding
• ♔ Well-organized table of contents for easy navigation
• ♔ Built-in ELO rating tracker to monitor your improvement over time
• ♔ Customizable test mode with flexible settings
• ♔ Bookmark favorite exercises for quick review
• ♔ Optimized for tablets with larger screens
• ♔ No internet connection required during training
• ♔ Sync across devices via a free Chess King account (Android, iOS, Web)

Explore the Free Section Before You Commit

The course includes a fully functional free version, allowing you to experience the platform before diving into the full curriculum. Lessons in the free section offer complete functionality, giving you a realistic preview of what’s ahead:

1. Practice

1. 1.1. Pawn endings
2. 1.2. Rook endings
3. 1.3. Bishop endings
4. 1.4. Knight endings
5. 1.5. Rook against bishop endings
6. 1.6. Bishop against knight endings
7. 1.7. Rook against knight endings
8. 1.8. Queen against pawns
9. 1.9. Queen and pawn against queen
10. 1.10. Queen and pawns against queen and pawns
11. 1.11. Queen against rook endings
12. 1.12. Queen against bishop endings
13. 1.13. Rook mates
14. 1.14. Mating with two bishops
15. 1.15. Mating with bishop and knight

2. Theory

1. 2.1. Standard mates
2. 2.2. Pawn endings
3. 2.3. Knight endings
4. 2.4. Bishop endings
5. 2.5. Bishop against knight
6. 2.6. Bishop pair in the endgame
7. 2.7. Rook against bishop
8. 2.8. Rook against knight
9. 2.9. Rook endings
10. 2.10. Queen endings
11. 2.11. Queen against rook endings

What's New in Version 3.3.2

Last updated: August 7, 2024

• \* Introducing a new training mode powered by Spaced Repetition—combines previously missed exercises with fresh puzzles to optimize learning effectiveness
• \* Option to run tests based on bookmarked exercises
• \* Set a daily puzzle goal to maintain consistent practice
• \* Track your daily streak—monitor how many consecutive days you meet your goal
• \* Various bug fixes and performance improvements