Today I’d like to share with you some geometric chess rules and tricks that will help you evaluate positions easily and find the best moves very quickly without having to calculate a lot of variations.

These tips are especially useful in the endgame stage. You will learn the following:

• how to cut-off (restrict) your opponent’s king using yours in a king and pawn endgame
• an easy to checkmate with a queen (must-know for beginners)
• the rule of the square (or square rule)
• restricting your opponent’s knight with your bishop, queen, and pawn
• restricting your opponent’s knight with your rook (rook vs knight endgame)

Knowing these rules/tips will save you a lot of time during practical games and will help you find the best moves easily!

Below, you can find the examples/games shown in the video: