The ABCs of chess: Lucena at Tata Steel

photo & video courtesy of chess.com

It’s rare to see basic endgames fully demonstrated at the highest levels as the losing side usually resigns long before the full technique is put on display. Here we have the Lucena demonstrated between the wold’s elite at one of the most prestigious annual events Tata Steel. This is one of those basic endings that every chess player needs to know. Very nicely explained by commentators IM Houska and GM Hess.