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Every Russian Schoolboy Knows: Queen’s Endgame two Pawns Up - Part 1

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We know that most endgames with two connected passed pawns are winning. Exceptions can be made for opposite color bishops and some other endgames that have a possibility of a blockade. Queen endings are not of those. Yet, a computer discovery of drawing chances in Queen endgames down two pawns stands as one of the most important contributions to the endgame theory. As recent as 20 years ago even the best players in the world weren't aware of that.
This short series of videos sheds light on this mystery.

Teacher's library (718) endgame

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