Fundamental Chess Endgames part 2

1. White to move, is it a draw?







2.  Black to move, can he hold?







3.  White to move, can he win?







4.  Can White hold this position?  







5.  Black to move, is it a draw?







6.  White to move, can he win?







7.  White seems to be in trouble, can he hold?







8.  White to move







9.  White to move, is it a draw?







10.  White to move, what is the outcome?

Fundamental Chess Endgames part 1

1. Is it a draw or win for Black? Why?







2.  Is it a draw or win for Black? Why?







3.  White to play and win







4.  Black to play, can he hold? In general, in this type of endgame, what is the scenario the defender should avoid?  







5.  White to move, is it a draw?







6.  White to move, is it a draw?







7.  White to move, can he win?







8.  Black to move, is it holdable?







9.  White to play, what should he do?







10.  Black to move, is it a draw?