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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 former world champion Anatoly Karpov's endgame practice are also provided as a model for correct play. An up to date endgame book with lessons to learn from recent tournament play and even computer intelligence

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An instructive guide to tactics in the endgame.John Nunn shows that the endgame, far from being a rather slow phase of the game, is in fact highly tactical, requiring accurate calculation and constant alertness. Mating attacks can appear out of nowhere, while stalemate and perpetual check are constant dangers. Accurate apply is also needed to handle such key themes as pawn breakthroughs, manoeuvring and zugzwang.Using many practical examples from grandmaster play, Nunn shows how even top players frequently miss golden opportunities simply because they are not expecting tactics to arise.

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The experts usually win with an extra pawn, but many players discover from experience how easy it is to go wrong, even in the simplest endgames. Chris Ward explains in easy steps how to handle typical endgame situations, how to use the king, which pawns are most important, how to keep your pieces active and ways of making things difficult for your opponents.

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Two leading grandmasters, both Championship trainers, study a variety of typical endgame situations. The strategic guidance they provide will be invaluable to players of all standards when playing endgames, or deciding what type of endgame to aim for. The authors have put in years of painstaking study to acquire their great mastery of the endgame. Reading this book will help you make the most of your chances in any endgame you reach.

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The companion volume to Analysing the Endgame which explains a number of practical examples.