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Endgame help

Hi there, I just won this game because my opponent gave up, but i am very certain i would have lost if he played on.



Are there any good guidelines or tips on how to win such endgames in a safe manner?

I always struggle with minor pieces against a lot of pawns.
First, you need to be able to mate with only a Knight+Bishop, if you know that, then the ending in considerably easier to win. The Knight+Bishop+a-pawn will easily counter the 3 pawns on the Q-side, the N+B alone should be able win the pawns there, with your a-pawn as a backup. Your king+h-pawn can blockade the k-side pawns, then the minor pieces can help win those pawns after the q-side ones are dealt with.
Just attack pawns, they can't defend on their own...

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