Openings
The Scotch Game
A first White repertoire: the centre, recapturing and two common replies.
Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400
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4 lessonsEndgames
First endgame decisions
Capture with the king, escort a pawn and recognise rook mate. Distinguish draws from wins.
Beginner · 500–1000
6 lessons · 24 min estimated practice
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White to move
Try the first position
Save a draw by capturing
Remove Black’s last pawn.
Practise this courseWhat you will learn
Save a draw by capturing
Beginner · 4 minOnly one enemy pawn remains. Your king can capture it if the square is undefended.
The black king stops the pawn
Beginner · 4 minThe c5 pawn advances toward the eighth rank. Your king can capture it in time.
Escort before advancing
Beginner · 4 minIn this endgame you can bring the king close to the pawn’s next square.
King and pawn as a team
Beginner · 4 minThe black d4 pawn needs support on its way to the first rank.
Close the last escape
Beginner · 4 minYour king controls g7 and g8. The rook must cover the h-file.
Mate from the other side
Beginner · 4 minThe c2 king controls b1 and b2. You still need to attack the a1 king along its file.
Course references
These references accompany the teaching material. Explore explanations and exercises in the training room.
- ChessKid · How to play chess
Conceptual reference. This exercise diagram and explanations are original RookHabit material.
- Chess.com · Passed pawn
Conceptual reference. This exercise diagram and explanations are original RookHabit material.
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