The ECF is running a second Endgame Challenge with IM Lorin D’Costa (above right) and GM Keith Arkell (above left). The challenge will follow a similar format to the December and January challenges and will focus on rook and pawn endgames, with a series of lectures on rook and pawn fundamentals with practical examples, some practice tournaments to test your skills, and an ‘endgame simul’ with GM Keith Arkell.
Dates — 15th–16th February
Entry fee — £15.00 entry fee for both days or £10 for one day only
Day 1 – Tuesday 15th February
6.30pm to 8.30pm – Coaching Session / Practice Tournaments – IM Lorin D’Costa with support from GM Keith Arkell
Rook v pawn or pawns
Rook and pawn v rook
Winning methods – Lucena
Drawing methods – Philidor, back rank, side and frontal defenses
Single rook endgames
Pawns on the same side
Pawns on both sides
Double rook endgames
Day 2 – Wednesday 16th February
2.30 pm to 5.00 pm – Practice Tournaments – GM Keith Arkell and team
6.30pm to 9.30pm – Simul – GM Keith Arkell and team
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