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Endgame Puzzles

25,000+ free endgame puzzles in the library

Positions with few pieces left, where precise technique converts an advantage or saves a draw.

Every puzzle below comes from a real game where this exact idea decided the outcome. Solve them right here in your browser — hints and full solutions included, no account needed.

Why it works

With little material on the board, king activity and single tempi decide games - concrete calculation beats general principles.

What to look for

Activate your king, push passed pawns, and count moves exactly - one tempo is often worth the whole game.

See the pattern

Chess diagram: king and pawn endgame with the white king in front of its passed pawn
White to move. With the king in front of its pawn, 1.Kf6! grabs a key square — Black cannot stop e6, e7 and promotion.

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Real positions from the library, filtered to this theme. Pick a difficulty and find the best move.

Endgame puzzles: frequently asked questions

What are Endgame puzzles?

Positions with few pieces left, where precise technique converts an advantage or saves a draw. Every puzzle on this page is a position from a real game where exactly this idea decides the outcome.

Why does this pattern work?

With little material on the board, king activity and single tempi decide games - concrete calculation beats general principles.

What should I look for in Endgame puzzles?

Activate your king, push passed pawns, and count moves exactly - one tempo is often worth the whole game.

Are these Endgame puzzles free?

Yes — the trainer on this page pulls from 25,000+ endgame positions in the Blunders library and is free to use in your browser, no account or download required. A free account adds progress tracking and puzzles built from your own games.

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