In his new series on endgames, NM Heisman selects GM/master games that are decided in the endgame, showing the entire game but concentrating on the endgame play. The idea is to present practical, instructive endgames of all types, not just "theoretical" positions or difficult wins, although any type of endgame may be included. These videos are aimed at players with USCF/FIDE ratings in the range of 1100-1900; however, players outside that range may benefit as well.

Today's show: Alekhine makes an inaccuracy in the opening and Botvinnik obtains the kind of position where only he has play. He trades off into a superior endgame with excellent winning chances. Alekhine continues to have little play and Botvinnik slowly and surely takes advantage of his plusses to build a winning position. Unlike some of the other endgames in this series where the winner was not much ahead going into the endgame, this one is a good example of "endgame technique" from a winning position.

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