Library

Xiangqi endgames

Chinese chess endgame technique: the book endings you must know, the fortresses that hold, and the drills that turn a won game into a full point.

26 articles

Endgames

Endgame Technique: Converting Chariot vs Horse and Advisors

Chariot against horse and two advisors is a book win, and one of the most misplayed endings at club level. The winning method, the full-guard fortress to avoid, and the drills that lock it into memory.

Mr. Tan WeiJun 3, 2026 9m

Endgames

Xiangqi Endgame Fundamentals Every Player Must Know

Master the core endgame ideas of Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng): the flying-general rule, advisor and elephant defense, opposition, and how each piece changes value once the board empties out.

Mr. Tan WeiMar 28, 2026 9m

Endgames

Chariot Endgames in Xiangqi: Winning and Drawing Techniques

The chariot is the strongest piece in Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng). Learn how a lone chariot beats advisors and elephants, when the defender holds, and the key winning and drawing methods.

GM Lê MinhMar 25, 2026 10m

Endgames

Horse vs Advisors: A Practical Xiangqi Endgame Guide

Can a lone horse beat a defense of advisors in Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng)? Learn how the horse maneuvers, why the hobbling rule matters, and the practical winning and drawing methods.

FM Elena PetrovaMar 22, 2026 8m

Endgames

Cannon Endgames: How the Screen Piece Changes Everything

The cannon needs a screen to capture, so it loses power as pieces leave the board. Learn how cannon endgames really work in Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng) and why a supporting soldier is decisive.

Zhang WeiMar 19, 2026 9m

Endgames

The Soldier in the Endgame: How a Pawn Wins Games

A humble soldier can decide the game in Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng). Learn how crossing the river transforms the pawn, why it never promotes, and the practical soldier endgame techniques that win.

Coach Aisha RahmanMar 16, 2026 8m

Endgames

8 Xiangqi Endgame Drills to Sharpen Your Technique

Sharpen your Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng) endgame technique with eight focused drills covering chariot, horse, cannon, and soldier endings, plus the flying-general rule and fortress defense.

Mr. Tan WeiMar 13, 2026 9m

Endgames

Chariot vs Cannon: A Key Xiangqi Endgame

The chariot vs cannon endgame turns on the defender's advisors. Learn why the chariot dominates, when the cannon holds a draw, and the technique for both.

FM Elena PetrovaApr 3, 2026 8m

Endgames

Cannon and Soldier Endgame Technique

The cannon and soldier endgame rewards precise coordination. Learn how the soldier crosses the river, how the cannon finds a screen, and how to convert.

FM Elena PetrovaApr 10, 2026 7m

Endgames

How to Convert a Winning Endgame in Xiangqi

Learn to convert a winning endgame in Xiangqi with a clear plan: simplify safely, activate your Chariot, and use checkmate or stalemate to finish.

Coach Aisha RahmanApr 17, 2026 8m

Endgames

Common Endgame Mistakes in Xiangqi (and How to Fix Them)

The most common xiangqi endgame mistakes explained with fixes: rushing trades, misusing the Cannon, ignoring the flying-general rule, and stalemate blunders.

FM Elena PetrovaApr 24, 2026 7m

Endgames

Fortress Positions: Drawing Difficult Xiangqi Endgames

Master the xiangqi fortress: how Advisors and Elephants build defensive walls that hold draws against a Chariot or Cannon in difficult Chinese Chess endgames.

Coach Aisha RahmanMay 1, 2026 8m

Endgames

Chess Endgame Basics for Beginners

Learn the chess endgame basics every beginner needs: essential checkmates, king and pawn play, the opposition, and the draws that save half points.

Zhang WeiMay 13, 2026 7m

Endgames

King and Pawn Endgames Explained

Master the king and pawn endgame with the opposition, the rule of the square, key squares, and triangulation, the foundation of all winning endgame play.

Mei LinMay 15, 2026 8m

Endgames

Rook Endgames: The Most Important Endgame

Rook endgames are the most common and most important endgames in chess. Learn the core principles: active rooks, cutting off the king, and the seventh rank.

FM Elena PetrovaMay 16, 2026 9m

Endgames

The Lucena Position Explained

The Lucena position is the essential winning method in rook endgames. Learn to build a bridge and promote your last pawn against a checking rook.

Daniel OkaforMay 18, 2026 10m

Endgames

The Philidor Position: Drawing Rook Endgames

The Philidor position is the key drawing technique in rook endgames. Learn the third-rank defense and the switch to rear checks that saves the draw.

Coach Aisha RahmanMay 20, 2026 7m

Endgames

The Opposition in King and Pawn Endgames

The opposition in chess decides king and pawn endgames. Learn direct, distant, and diagonal opposition, plus key squares, to win or hold the draw.

Mr. Tan WeiMay 21, 2026 8m

Endgames

Queen vs Pawn Endgame Technique

The queen vs pawn endgame is a must-know technique. Learn to force the king in front of the pawn, and why rook- and bishop-pawns escape with a draw.

Zhang WeiMay 23, 2026 9m

Endgames

Bishop Endgames Explained

Bishop endgames turn on one question: same or opposite colors. Learn good vs bad bishops, opposite-colored bishop draws, and the wrong bishop.

Mei LinMay 25, 2026 10m

Endgames

Knight Endgames Explained

Knight endgames reward calculation over brute force. Learn why they behave like pawn endings, how to escort passed pawns, and the two-knight mating truth.

FM Elena PetrovaMay 26, 2026 7m

Endgames

Checkmate with Two Bishops

The two bishops checkmate is easier than it looks. Master the barrier method, learn why any corner works, and force mate well inside the 50-move rule.

Daniel OkaforMay 28, 2026 8m

Endgames

The Bishop and Knight Checkmate

The bishop and knight checkmate is the hardest basic mate. Learn the right-colored-corner rule, the knight's W maneuver, and how to beat the 50-move clock.

Coach Aisha RahmanMay 30, 2026 9m

Endgames

How to Checkmate with King and Queen

Learn how to checkmate with queen and king against a lone king: the safe knight's-move method, the edge mate, and how to avoid the dreaded stalemate trap.

Mr. Tan WeiMay 31, 2026 10m

Endgames

How to Checkmate with King and Rook

Learn how to checkmate with rook and king against a lone king: build the rook fence, win the opposition, and deliver mate without ever risking stalemate.

Zhang WeiJun 2, 2026 7m

Endgames

Endgame Principles Every Player Should Know

These chess endgame principles turn winning positions into full points: activate the king, push passed pawns, use the opposition, and never rush a win.

Mei LinJun 4, 2026 8m