Students learn to identify recurring tactical patterns—such as forks, skewers, and discovered attacks—that specifically involve queen maneuvers.
Willemze recommends a passing score of at least . If a student scores lower, it indicates a gap in pattern recognition that requires re-visiting the instructional material before moving on to the advanced topics in Winning Endgame Tactics 2 . Willemze T - Winning Endgame Tactics 1 (2019).rar
The course prioritizes accuracy over speed, encouraging students to master patterns so they become second nature during real games. The curriculum is divided into three primary parts:
The course utilizes the , a pedagogical approach that breaks down complex ideas into manageable, progressive steps. By focusing on the endgame, Willemze removes the "clutter" of the middlegame, allowing students to clearly see how pieces interact without the distraction of numerous other units. The curriculum is divided into three primary parts: Part 1: Basic Tactical Combinations Chapter 1: Introduction to the instructional goals. Chapter 2: Mate in one move. Part 2: Adding Preparatory Moves
Watch this brief introduction to see how IM Thomas Willemze structures his endgame lessons to improve tactical vision: Winning Endgame Tactics 1: Queen Maneuvers
"Catch the queen" in two moves (winning the opponent's queen). Part 2: Adding Preparatory Moves