Pawn Endgames: Triangulation

How to Play This Endgame

Triangulation is a technique where one king maneuvers in a triangle to lose a tempo and put the opponent in zugzwang. Your king takes three moves to reach a square it could reach in one, effectively passing the move. This technique converts many positions that would otherwise be drawn. It appears simple but is one of the most missed winning techniques in club-level chess.

Practice Tips

• →Set up the K+P vs K+P position on a board and practice against a friend or engine.
• →Focus on the key concept: Losing a tempo with the king. Understanding the principle matters more than memorizing exact moves.
• →Upload your endgame positions to chess.rodeo for free Stockfish analysis — see where you went wrong and what the engine recommends.

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