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$16.95
GM Edmar Mednis has produced another fine study of endgames. Following his series of basic endgames with various sets of material, he now has approached those endgames which require significant knowledge to achieve expert and master results. It is not sufficient to simply know that certain endgames are "theoretically" drawn, your opponent may well ask you to demonstrate your skill in the position... read more
$32.90
An explanation of practical endgame positions with personal insights by an English grandmaster, who has won the British chess championship three times. This expanded second edition contains many new examples, several of them from games which took the author to the brink of the world championship.
$23.00
An explanation of practical endgame positions with personal insights by an English grandmaster, who has won the British chess championship three times. This expanded second edition contains many new examples, several of them from games which took the author to the brink of the world championship.
$25.20
Explains the use of rooks, queens, and pawns to mate opponents and describes strategies for closing down a game.
$39.90
Most chess-players are all too painfully aware of how many half-points and even full points they squander due to poor endgame play. However, they tend to imagine that improving their endgame play involves a massive amount of study of dry technical positions, and prefer to spend their time on other aspects of the game, perhaps in the unrealistic hope of avoiding endgames entirely. In this book,... read more
$32.95
By concentrating on the basic principles the average player is not only given a working knowledge of the endgame but also a firm foundation on which to further develop his or her interest and technique in this fascinating stage of a chess game. The author, a Russian Grandmaster and endgame expert, takes the reader from the most elementary checkmates, through the exploitation of positional and... read more
$29.95
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,have elected to bring it back into print as part of our... read more
$32.95
Learn to improve your play by cutting down on tactical and strategic mistakes. Using examples from his own games, Schiller illustrates the types of errors typically found at each stage of chess development, from early scholastic games, to professional encounters with Grandmasters. In each case, Schiller shows how such errors can be overcome, while at the same time showing how professional players... read more
$38.40
An advanced analysis of important areas of the chess endgame in which complex positions are re-evaluated by the author who makes a number of significant improvements on previous assessments.
$28.00
An advanced analysis of important areas of the chess endgame in which complex positions are re-evaluated by the author who makes a number of significant improvements on previous assessments.
$39.95
Many club and tournament players are excellent tacticians, but get lost when it comes to the endgame. These strategies are a must for those who want knowledge about the endgame to use with confidence--and deadly effect.
$48.95
Shereshevsky's masterful guide to endgame play is an essential work for every aspiring player. Using classic examples from grandmaster practice, together with modern illustrations and instructive games by lesser-known players, Shereshevsky lucidly explains the basic principles of the endgame: king centralization, the role of pawns, exchanging pieces, suppressing counterplay, two weaknesses, and... read more
$37.95
This is an endgame book. It deals with the final phase of a chess game, the one that comes after the opening and the middlegame. But it doesn't take the point of view that the endgame is separate from the other two phases. Rather it argues that the game is an organic whole, and that everything is related, at least up to a point. What happens earlier can explain what happens later.The book also... read more
$29.90
Using a Socratic teacher-student approach in the characters of GM Noah Tall and Pat Sayre, Soltis centers his comments around the subjects of: the various pieces, techniques, plans, mismatches, rules, and how to get startedall dealt with from a chess grandmaster's perspective. Profuse illustrations and games allow everyone to grasp the concepts quicker, so you will improve in a shorter amount of... read more
$29.95
Using a Socratic teacher-student approach in the characters of GM Noah Tall and Pat Sayre, Soltis centers his comments around the subjects of: the various pieces, techniques, plans, mismatches, rules, and how to get startedall dealt with from a chess grandmaster's perspective. Profuse illustrations and games allow everyone to grasp the concepts quicker, so you will improve in a shorter amount of... read more
$14.20
How many chess players really know what to do in the end game? More is demanded in this stage of the game than in any other, and the knowledge and imagination that saw you through the opening and middle game are just not enough to carry you through the end game also. You need a thorough knowledge of the principles of chess endings, and this book is an excellent introduction to those principles.... read more
$7.65
In chess games the result is often determined in the endgame, where most of the armies have been removed from the board. When it comes down to just kings and pawns, absolute precision is necessary, and a minor slip can toss away all the hard-earned advantages built up during the game. Endgames are very complex strategically. It is necessary to have in mind a specific target position so that a... read more
$49.95
Grandmaster Glenn Flear is a highly experienced tournament player and the author of numerous chess books. His clear explanations and lucid style make his books accessible to players of all strengths. His previous books for Everyman include Improve Your Endgame Play and The Offbeat Spanish.
$39.95
A new approach to the endgame. The authors, both experienced grandmasters and chess trainers, discuss the problems that players - from junior/club level to grandmasters! - have in coping with the endgame. Standard endgame methods are explained, as well as typical techniques required in such tricky endings as rook and pawn, opposite-coloured bishops, rook and bishop v rook, etc. Examples from... read more
$39.95
A new approach to the endgame. The authors, both experienced grandmasters and chess trainers, discuss the problems that players - from junior/club level to grandmasters! - have in coping with the endgame. Standard endgame methods are explained, as well as typical techniques required in such tricky endings as rook and pawn, opposite-coloured bishops, rook and bishop v rook, etc. Examples from... read more
$29.95
Studying the endgame is the surest road to winning, and quick improvement, when playing those protracted or strategic struggles. Purdy shows his wisdom on the endgame from articles collected from his chess publications Australasian Chess Review, Check, and his legendary Chess World, and offers anecdotal stories and great examples on one of the most pleasant ways to learn the last phase of chess,... read more
$39.95
Grandmaster Pal Benko is the World's Greatest Authority on the Chess Endgame. Since January 1981, he has written a monthly column in Chess Life magazine entitled "Endgame Lab". This book is a collection of those columns published in the years 1981 through 1986. Grandmaster Benko needs no introduction in the world of chess. He was at one time ranked in the top eight players in the world. He has... read more
$7.95
Proper handling of Bishops in the Endgame is an important feature in today’s chess and a must for every chess player who wants to climb the world’s chess hierarchy. This book deals with all important themes and ideas on the world of Bishop endings.
$32.90
There is little doubt that most would admit to poor endgame play. However, while these players would happily spend an afternoon looking at the latest variation of their favorite opening, few spend any time at all studying the endgame. "Endgame books are just too boring," they would say. Not this one! Here International Master Neil McDonald provides a fresh approach to endgame, concentrating on... read more
$32.90
If one were to do a survey of club and tournament players to determine which areas of the game they feel that they are weak in, there is little doubt that most would admit to poor endgame play. However, while these players would happily spend an afternoon looking at the latest variation of their favourite opening, few spend any time at all studying the endgame. 'Endgame books are just too boring... read more
$38.45
The endgame is the part of the game in which the result of the game is decided, yet few players devote as much study to it as they know they should. This book will help remedy the problem. By addressing important practical aspects of the endgame in lively fashion, Mednis draws the reader into exploring the endgame in a painless and captivating manner. Here at last is an endgame book designed to... read more
$46.95
Victor Korchnoi, one of the greatest experts in the field of rook endings, now documents his own experiences in tournament play. His main purpose is to inspire readers with a deep interest in rook endings, and he promises that anyone who thoroughly masters the given material will raise his Elo rating by 100 points or more!
$43.95
The biggest takeaways from the book are:
A systematic presentation of this piece configuration, with focus on both rook versus 2 knights, versus 2 bishops and versus bishop + knight – the latter being the most common. Also, all 3 phases of the game is covered, from the opening over the middlegame to the endgame
Focus on 3 essential themes: the exchanging problem, the color problem and domination... read more
$41.95
Endgames with kings, rooks and pawns are by far the most common type--it is estimated that rook endgames are reached in nearly one in five of all chess games. Grandmaster and well-known endgames expert Chris Ward begins with the absolute fundamentals of rook endgames. He gradually arms readers with the indispensable knowledge and confidence needed to move onto slightly trickier positions. Using... read more
$51.95
How should a chessplayer think in an endgame? How is the game affected once there are just a few pieces left on the board? Grandmaster Glenn Flear provides the answers and guides the reader along the path to enlightenment. Using a series of examples and exercises, Flear steers the reader through all the different types of endgame positions and themes. Included in these are subjects such as... read more
$49.95
All through his career Jan Timman has been captivated by the mystery and splendour of endgame studies. Even during his most successful and busy years as a world-class player, Timman continued to compose studies and admire those of others. For him, there has never been any doubt that his journeys in this magical world helped him to grow as a player.
In this fascinating book, first published in... read more
$49.95
Combining beauty and practicality, the endgame study is one of the subtle wonders of the Royal Game. Training with studies is a vital part of improving your endgame technique: it develops your general understanding, your calculation skills and your resourcefulness. But endgame studies, with their elements of artistry, science and hidden beauty, are at the same time highly entertaining. Jan Timman... read more
$11.00
A useful endgame book for the improving player as American Robert Brieger explains the squeeze! An endgame book where the king has to move carefully. Explaining the important method of triangulation. A valuable chess book on the endgame technique of losing a move through triangulation to place the opponent in a position in which he must make an undesirable move. Many of the diagrammed... read more
$10.10
Embark on a journey to master the final phase of chess with this essential guide to endgames. From fundamental principles to advanced strategies, this book equips players of all levels with the skills needed to navigate the closing stages of the game. Elevate your chess endgame prowess with clear insights and practical advice.
$43.90
A practical course in the most important type of chess endgame - content checked and revised with seven-man tablebases in 2023New interactive ebook feature: each diagram is also a link to a lichess analysis board of that position!"The best practical book on rook and pawn endings in print" - IM Malcolm Pein, Chess MagazineFor all chess-players - from beginners to grandmasters, and whatever their... read more
$7.95
Explore a one-of-a-kind chess endgame book filled with uncommon strategies and puzzles. Perfect for players seeking a fresh perspective, this book guides you through unusual scenarios to sharpen your skills and enhance your enjoyment of the game.
$38.40
Two leading grandmasters study a variety of typical practical endgame situations. They provide strategic guidance which is aimed at club and postal players of all levels of experience, either when playing or when deciding what type of endgame to aim for. The authors tackle fundamental issues such as the occasions when a bishop is a better piece than a knight, and those when rook and pawn are a... read more