Essential Endgames Deck (cards only)

Expansion Pack for Triple Check Learning Game

(does NOT include card holder)

Themes covered:

• Passed Pawn Creation

1. Capturing the blocking pawn
2. The Buddy System
3. Sacrifice for a Passer

• Supporting Promotion

1. The Golden Square
2. The Electric Fence
3. Protecting from behind
4. Split Passers

Critical Concepts

• Promoting with check

• Square of the pawn

• Counting (King moves + Pawn moves)

King & Pawn Endgames

• Opposition

1. Diagonal Opposition
2. Distant Opposition
3. Defensive Opposition

• Shouldering

• Shielding

• Defense

• Preventing passer creation

• Preventing king invasion

• Guarding/Blocking lines of defense

• And Much More!

Plus

• Cover Card
• "How to Read Chess Notation" card
• "Helpful Hints" card
• Glossary card