This Endgame Catches Everyone Off Guard

In this episode of Resigning Too Early – Part 3, we examine a fascinating endgame mistake from a 2018 game between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Jaime Santos Latasa.

White was a Grandmaster, Black an International Master — yet Black resigned in a position that was not lost. Believing that checkmate was unavoidable, Black missed a crucial defensive resource that would have allowed the game to continue.

This video highlights a critical lesson for all players:
never resign without calculating fully.
Even at the highest level, psychological pressure and misjudgment can lead to premature resignation.

You’ll learn:

Why the position was not checkmate

What defensive ideas were still available

How to recognize similar situations in your own games

When resignation is justified — and when it’s a mistake

Perfect for players interested in endgame technique, practical defense, and psychology in chess.
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