There are rare positions where disconnected rook and bishop pawns on the same side will draw (I had such a drawn position in a tournament game once, but couldn't hold the draw), but other than that, if one side has two safe pawns up it is a win.
both rook pawns is often a draw and the rook and bishop pawns on same side. Also, i would guess that if the pawns are doubled its a draw if his king is on the queening square.
All three of these endgame simulator videos were very enlightening Matt -- I must admit I've never been a huge fan of playing computers, I find they blunt you're instincts for human players. Lol plus modern programs such as fritz 10/11 are practically invincible. But I've had a go on this and your right it is good practice.
I also look forward to your analysis of your latest tourney.
Queen vs rook isn't that hard. Keep checking the king while maneuvering the queen to fork the king and rook winning the rook(avoiding the stalemate sacrifice). I request this(a queen vs rook checkmate).
@5:26 why not play Re4?
proggoth 2 years ago
Well, good video, but I did not see so many difficulties. May be you can post another video with more challenging positions ;)
Fibonaccie 3 years ago
is it a draw if 2 pawns are not connected?
inverting 3 years ago
There are rare positions where disconnected rook and bishop pawns on the same side will draw (I had such a drawn position in a tournament game once, but couldn't hold the draw), but other than that, if one side has two safe pawns up it is a win.
GreenCastleBlock 3 years ago
both rook pawns is often a draw and the rook and bishop pawns on same side. Also, i would guess that if the pawns are doubled its a draw if his king is on the queening square.
idlenessss 3 years ago
All three of these endgame simulator videos were very enlightening Matt -- I must admit I've never been a huge fan of playing computers, I find they blunt you're instincts for human players. Lol plus modern programs such as fritz 10/11 are practically invincible. But I've had a go on this and your right it is good practice.
I also look forward to your analysis of your latest tourney.
Dessan01 4 years ago
Queen vs rook isn't that hard. Keep checking the king while maneuvering the queen to fork the king and rook winning the rook(avoiding the stalemate sacrifice). I request this(a queen vs rook checkmate).
srn347 3 years ago
Good video Castle! Looking forward to your analysis of your recent tournament.
jrobichess 4 years ago
Thanks! Glad you're still enjoying the endgame simulator.
chessvideos 4 years ago
I recommend it to everyone I talk to about chess training. This is probably the last such video I'll shoot, though.
GreenCastleBlock 4 years ago