The 20 Best Chess Finals – Where Games Are Truly Decided

Why Endgames Are So Important

Endgames are often misunderstood.
Some players think tactics disappear.
In reality, they become sharper and more unforgiving.
In the endgame:

• One tempo can decide the game
• One inaccurate move can throw away a win
• Tactical motifs still exist, but with no room for mistakes

Strong endgame play transforms advantages into victories.

Tactics and Technique in the Endgame

Even with fewer pieces on the board, endgames are rich in:

• Tactical ideas
• Precise calculation
• Zugzwang and tempo battles
• Technical conversion of small advantages

This is where chess understanding is truly tested.
Endgames reward players who can combine:
calculation + patience + technique.

Interactive Lichess Study – Part 3

The 20 Best Chess Finals is the third part of this endgame series.
Each position is carefully selected to show:

• How winning ideas are built
• How tactics still appear in simplified positions
• How technical accuracy decides the outcome

Before revealing the solution, pause and ask yourself:
What is the most precise continuation here?
The 20 Best Chess Finals – Lichess Study (Part 3)
https://lichess.org/study/CssZDEze/ypZwlP0v
Train actively. Think deeply. Convert your advantages.

Related YouTube Video

For explanations, ideas, and practical guidance behind these positions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5AI9z7p4QI
The video and the study are designed to work together:

• The video explains the logic
• The study trains your execution

Complete Endgame Series

This study is part of a three-part endgame series within the
Amazing Chess Tactics project.
If you want the full training experience, make sure to explore the previous parts:

Part 1 – Brilliant Endgames

https://lichess.org/study/FPDQ8wSh

Part 2 – Brilliant Endgames (Part 2)

https://lichess.org/study/CsVH7G6d
Together, these studies cover a wide range of endgame ideas:
from tactical blows to precise technical conversions.

Final Thought

Tactics may give you the advantage.
Endgames make sure you keep it.
If you want to win more games — especially those that go deep —
mastering the endgame is not optional. It is essential ️