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Bishops often dominate knights, but in the diagram position White's knight is much stronger than Black's bishop. What did White do to win the game?

Rook and knight can form a strong attacking duo. In the diagram position it is White to move and win. How can he put Black's king into trouble?

Passed pawns can be powerful and in the endgame they are often very powerful. In the diagram position it is Black to move. How can he use the power of his passed a-pawn to win the game?

The diagram position is from a game Hikaru Nakamura and Vishy Anand played in the Bundesliga. Black is a pawn down and obviously in trouble. However, there's a reason why Anand is well-known for his defensive skills. How did he save the game?

The eternal duel knight vs bishop is one of the many things that make chess so interesting. In the diagram position, White's knight is better than Black's bishop. But White still has to find a way to win. What should he do?

If knights are on the board things often get tricky in the endgame. Very much depends on the circumstances - knights can be very strong or very weak. In the diagram position it is White to move. How can he dominate Black's knight and win the game after 44...Nd1?

Passed pawns are often very valuable in the endgame. In the diagram position, it is White to move. How can he make the most of his passed pawn on the d-file?

It is not always easy to coordinate rook and knight effectively. Which often offers possibilities for the defender. In the diagram position Black is a knight down, but he still has a way to draw the game. What should he do?

Knights are tricky pieces. In the diagram position White's knight is on the rim and White's king feels somewhat uncomfortable. However, White has a strong passed pawn on g5 and a passed pawn on the h-file that can become strong, and it is Black who has to fight for a draw. What should he do to save half a point?

Rook endings might have large drawish tendencies, but they are often difficult to hold. In the diagram position, White is a pawn down, but can still draw. How?