![]() ![]() ![]() In this study-like endgame, Carlsen holds an extra pawn, but if he isn’t careful, Black’s passed d-pawn can become a major nuisance. Our first example comes from Magnus’ win over the then reigning World Champion, Viswanathan Anand. ![]() In today’s post, I wish to share four of Carlsen’s endgames to show how simply having a slightly better-placed rook can make a slight advantage decisive. In such cases, it’s important to stay active and take note of small advantages like better-placed pieces. Perhaps the position is too simplified, or our opponent has too many avenues of play at his disposal. However, there are many cases where this is simply not possible. By trapping our opponent’s pieces with our activity, we offer ourselves good winning chances and the ability to press for a result. In last Tuesday’s post, we discussed how the king is a vital resource in various practical endgames, and how it’s safety can shape the outcome. ![]()
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