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I am a relatively new player (less than 1 year, ungraded) but I feel I have made good progress so far. I am playing competitively with players in the 1300-1500 region and would like to continue my improvement.

Middle game is my strong point for sure, I am able to muddle through some common openings and get into a complex middle game quickly, as that is where I am strongest. But I can't get over the hurdle that more experienced players seem to be able to instinctively recognise if an endgame is won, drawn or lost.

I want to spend my efforts in understanding common endgame patterns and how to handle them. Here is an example of a position I found myself in recently as white. My opponent felt it was a draw but it took me a long time to agree.

8/5kp1/5p1p/4p3/nB1pP3/1b1P1P1P/5KP1/2N5 b - -

[FEN "8/5kp1/5p1p/4p3/nB1pP3/1b1P1P1P/5KP1/2N5 b - - 0 1"]

My question

Other than simply playing more games and gaining more experience, are there any patterns I should be looking for in an endgame such as the example given, so I can more easily determine if a position is won/drawn/lost?

Note: I see a number of similar questions being asked, and the general responses tend to be "practice more, here's a book/website of endgame positions for you to analyse". I'm looking more specifically for people who can explain endgames in a bit more detail, I'm not afraid of a bit of maths. Note: I see a number of similar questions being asked, and the general responses tend to be "practice more, here's a book/website of endgame positions for you to analyse". I'm looking more specifically for people who can explain endgames in a bit more detail, I'm not afraid of a bit of maths.

I am a relatively new player (less than 1 year, ungraded) but I feel I have made good progress so far. I am playing competitively with players in the 1300-1500 region and would like to continue my improvement.

Middle game is my strong point for sure, I am able to muddle through some common openings and get into a complex middle game quickly, as that is where I am strongest. But I can't get over the hurdle that more experienced players seem to be able to instinctively recognise if an endgame is won, drawn or lost.

I want to spend my efforts in understanding common endgame patterns and how to handle them. Here is an example of a position I found myself in recently as white. My opponent felt it was a draw but it took me a long time to agree.

8/5kp1/5p1p/4p3/nB1pP3/1b1P1P1P/5KP1/2N5 b - -

My question

Other than simply playing more games and gaining more experience, are there any patterns I should be looking for in an endgame such as the example given, so I can more easily determine if a position is won/drawn/lost?

Note: I see a number of similar questions being asked, and the general responses tend to be "practice more, here's a book/website of endgame positions for you to analyse". I'm looking more specifically for people who can explain endgames in a bit more detail, I'm not afraid of a bit of maths.

I am a relatively new player (less than 1 year, ungraded) but I feel I have made good progress so far. I am playing competitively with players in the 1300-1500 region and would like to continue my improvement.

Middle game is my strong point for sure, I am able to muddle through some common openings and get into a complex middle game quickly, as that is where I am strongest. But I can't get over the hurdle that more experienced players seem to be able to instinctively recognise if an endgame is won, drawn or lost.

I want to spend my efforts in understanding common endgame patterns and how to handle them. Here is an example of a position I found myself in recently as white. My opponent felt it was a draw but it took me a long time to agree.

[FEN "8/5kp1/5p1p/4p3/nB1pP3/1b1P1P1P/5KP1/2N5 b - - 0 1"]

My question

Other than simply playing more games and gaining more experience, are there any patterns I should be looking for in an endgame such as the example given, so I can more easily determine if a position is won/drawn/lost?

Note: I see a number of similar questions being asked, and the general responses tend to be "practice more, here's a book/website of endgame positions for you to analyse". I'm looking more specifically for people who can explain endgames in a bit more detail, I'm not afraid of a bit of maths.

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How to analyse an endgame quickly?

I am a relatively new player (less than 1 year, ungraded) but I feel I have made good progress so far. I am playing competitively with players in the 1300-1500 region and would like to continue my improvement.

Middle game is my strong point for sure, I am able to muddle through some common openings and get into a complex middle game quickly, as that is where I am strongest. But I can't get over the hurdle that more experienced players seem to be able to instinctively recognise if an endgame is won, drawn or lost.

I want to spend my efforts in understanding common endgame patterns and how to handle them. Here is an example of a position I found myself in recently as white. My opponent felt it was a draw but it took me a long time to agree.

8/5kp1/5p1p/4p3/nB1pP3/1b1P1P1P/5KP1/2N5 b - -

My question

Other than simply playing more games and gaining more experience, are there any patterns I should be looking for in an endgame such as the example given, so I can more easily determine if a position is won/drawn/lost?

Note: I see a number of similar questions being asked, and the general responses tend to be "practice more, here's a book/website of endgame positions for you to analyse". I'm looking more specifically for people who can explain endgames in a bit more detail, I'm not afraid of a bit of maths.