Pawn Endgame Workshop Series

1.       Introduction

VCS is excited to present a new workshop series beginning in January 2022 on Pawn Endgames.

Our new workshop will present pawn endgame technique in a Russian school style method, with 3 semesters - Winter, Spring and Summer. Students of all levels from Beginners with some Knowledge are welcome to join any semesters. BC Chess Federation President and endgame expert Stephen Wright will run the workshops in a dynamic format, with thematic endgame tournaments, solving puzzles and other activities. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each semester. Every lesson includes online class material, homework.

Legendary World Champion Jose Capablanca stated that 'to improve at chess you should in the first instance study endgames', a statement eloquently summing up the importance of this final phase of the game. Studying endgames has been proven to have a positive impact on all aspects of a player's game, for all levels of players. 

When I was preparing for one term’s work in the Botvinnik school I had to spend a lot of time on King and Pawn endings. So when I came to a tricky position in my own games I knew the winning method.  - quote by Garry Kasparov

2.       Course duration

8 weeks. Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9

Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

3.       How online courses work

•Live interaction with coaches and peers

•Thematic Pawn endgame online tournaments

•Coaches add class material and assign online homework one week at a time. This material is accessible to students via their VCS account.

•At the end of the course each student will receive the Pawn endgame online test and be awarded with the certificate after successful completion.  

4.       Course certificates

Winter term - Pawn endgame Intermediate level

Spring term - Pawn endgame Advanced level

Summer term - Pawn endgame Expert level

5.       How to register

Please click the Register button at the upper left corner of this page.

      6.    Course cost

$280 for 8 lessons. Paid fully upon registration.

      7.    Admission

VCS students only. Beginner with some knowledge to Pre-Bishop level.