👑Defend against back rank checkmate by blocking the check with another piece.
🏰Save a rook by sacrificing it for two pieces.
♟️Defend a knight from being trapped by pushing a pawn forward to open up its escape.
👑Block a check with a rook to prevent checkmate and gain an advantage in the endgame.
♟️Save a knight from being captured by capturing the attacking piece en passant.
How do I defend against back rank checkmate?
—Block the check with another piece, such as a rook or queen, to prevent the checkmate.
What should I do if my knight is trapped?
—Push a pawn forward to open up an escape route for your knight or find a way to capture the attacking piece.
When is sacrificing a rook a good strategy?
—Sacrifice a rook for two pieces if it gives you a favorable position or material advantage.
How do I prevent a checkmate in the endgame?
—Block the check with a rook or another piece, or find a way to capture the checking piece.
What is en passant and how can it save my knight?
—En passant is a pawn capture move that allows you to capture a pawn that has just moved two squares forward. Use en passant to save your knight from being captured.
00:00In this video, learn 10 chess secrets to save your position in tricky situations.
04:50Defend against back rank checkmate by blocking the check with another piece.
06:15Save a rook by sacrificing it for two pieces.
08:50Defend a knight from being trapped by pushing a pawn forward to open up its escape.
09:51Block a check with a rook to prevent checkmate and gain an advantage in the endgame.
11:30Save a knight from being captured by capturing the attacking piece en passant.
