Openings and endgames
Finales de damas
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Queen ending
Level: BasicAn ending in which queens are the main remaining pieces, normally together with kings and pawns.
Queen and pawn versus queen ending
Level: BasicA five-piece ending in which a queen and pawn try to defeat a defending queen.
Queen versus pawn ending
Level: IntermediateAn ending in which the queen usually stops the pawn and wins, with important exceptions when the pawn is one step from promotion.
Queen versus rook ending
Level: AdvancedA pawnless ending in which a king and queen try to defeat a king and rook.
Queen versus two rooks ending
Level: AdvancedA closely balanced ending that is usually drawn, but can swing according to king safety and the coordination of the rooks.
Queen versus rook and minor piece ending
Level: ExpertA normally balanced pawnless ending in which the rook and a bishop or knight must coordinate against the queen's double attacks.
Queen versus bishop and knight ending
Level: ExpertA pawnless ending in which the queen normally wins, although exceptional defensive coordination can create a drawing fortress.
Karstedt's fortress
Level: ExpertA specific king, bishop, and knight formation that can draw against a queen by blocking the opposing king's entry.