The Biggest Endgame Mistake | He Resigned Too Early

Don’t resign too early — especially in the endgame. Positions that look hopeless often hide defensive resources: fortress ideas, perpetual checks, stalemate tricks, or a precise drawing line that only appears if you keep fighting.

In this lesson we look at real examples of early resignation in the endgame, including a famous case from Anish Giri vs Sam Shankland (2019) where Shankland resigned — but the position is actually a draw with correct play.

✅ What you’ll learn:
• How to spot hidden drawing resources
• Common endgame “save” patterns (fortress, perpetual, stalemate nets)
• When to keep fighting vs when resignation is truly justified

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