Queen endgames

An ending in which queens are the main remaining pieces, normally together with kings and pawns.

A five-piece ending in which a queen and pawn try to defeat a defending queen.

An ending in which the queen usually stops the pawn and wins, with important exceptions when the pawn is one step from promotion.

A pawnless ending in which a king and queen try to defeat a king and rook.

A closely balanced ending that is usually drawn, but can swing according to king safety and the coordination of the rooks.

A normally balanced pawnless ending in which the rook and a bishop or knight must coordinate against the queen's double attacks.

A pawnless ending in which the queen normally wins, although exceptional defensive coordination can create a drawing fortress.

A specific king, bishop, and knight formation that can draw against a queen by blocking the opposing king's entry.