This game was played by the young Magnus Carlsen on June 1st 2007 during the candidates match against Levon Aronian. Magnus gives us a lesson on how to play an endgame.
Magnus Carlsen
July 16, 2007 by MajnuCapablanca at the age of 12
July 14, 2007 by MajnuThis endgame was played by “Capa” when he was a 12 year old kid. Now we know that children can become strong players at young age using all this modern training material and computer databases. But imagine its the year 1901 and a small Cuban boy manages to beat the national champion in a match. That is extraordinary. Have a look at this nice demonstration of endgame technique.
Fischer vs Taimanov, 1971
July 14, 2007 by MajnuThis is one of the most beautiful examples of a Bishop vs Knight endgame. The protagonist in this one is the legendary Bobby Fischer.
Capablanca’s insight.
July 14, 2007 by MajnuIn chess history there has been one man that we could call a truely master of endgames. Of course I mean the former world champion José Raúl Capablanca. Capablanca had the ability to exploit a small advantage and maneuver elegantly towards victory.
In this example we see how Capablanca manages to win this game against A. Kevitz with a few very strong and surprising moves. The game was played in New York 1931.
