Can you win the Lucena endgame?

The Lucena position is one of the most famous and important concepts in chess endgames. Read about one chess beginner's struggle with this endgame in the new Chess.com column by the acclaimed writer Louisa Thomas. Can you convert this endgame into a win against the Chess.com computer? Premium members can try our drill here. Are you a titled chess player? Do you like Chess960? Have you always wanted to visit Iceland? Chess.com is proud to announce its Chess960 Championship, open to all titled players on January 4. The tournament's winner will receive a trip to the Reykjavik Open in scenic Iceland this March. There are other great prizes too. For more information on how to play in the event, read Peter Doggers' news announcement here. For non-titled members, tune in to coverage of the championship on Jan. 4 live on www.Chess.com/TV. The Dean of American Chess    The expression "Dean of American Chess"  officially refers to specific individuals whose contribution to American Chess deserves special recognition and, as such, the title is considered the highest honor the national organization can bestow.     However, sometimes the expression has been used loosely.  For example Reuben Fine granted it to Frank Marsha... Performance Stats Live Chess - Blitz: After 13 games your rating is 752! Play Live Chess - Rapid: After 24 games your rating is 764! Play Tactics: Your rating is 400 (0 problems over 0 hours) Train Lessons: Get interactive training from chess masters Learn How To Checkmate: Fool's Mate Don't be a fool and fall for the shortest checkmate in the game. GM Simon Williams gives you a lesson in the quickest chess game possible. Grand Chess Tour's Final Leg Takes Off In London The London Chess Classic took off today with five draws. It's the final leg of the 2017 Grand Chess Tour where Magnus Carlsen is currently leading the standings. The 2017 Grand Chess Tour resumes in London with its final leg, the London Chess Classic. The first round was played today, and things started peacefully: five draws. 2017 London Chess Classic | Round 1 Results Fed Name R... Daily Puzzles The Lesser of Two Jeff Green, 2010 Finding The Sweet Spot The Difference Of King Position Saving A Half Point Upcoming Tournaments 1199 and under--Bishop's Opening extra special people only. Murphy Chess Club Torny-35 Speed King #244 - Very fast players 3(2)->1 U1600 Johnny Cash - Memorial 960 Want less email? Change your e-mail preferences. Stop ALL Chess.com e-mail? Unsubscribe. Add alert@chess.com to your address book so you don't miss any email from Chess.com. Please do not reply to this email. Need help? Visit Chess.com Customer Support. This email was sent to: nisamooon@gmail.com - Privacy Policy Chess.com | PO Box 60400. Palo Alto, CA 94306