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Everyman Chess - Chess Endings
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Practical Endgame Play - Beyond the Basics:
by Glenn Flear
Publication Date: September 2007
Editorial Review :
Here... at long last... we have it. A new type of endgame book. A book which explains how to handle those positions that frequently occur in practical play but, curiously, are hardly ever the subject of theoretical works.
Most endgame books rely upon recycling established theory on basic positions, or concentrate on fantastical studies. This one is different. Well known Grandmaster and endgame expert Glenn Flear examines in depth all endgames which feature either two pieces for each side, or two pieces against one.
Why is this an important subject? Because these situations arise surprisingly frequently in practical play. For example, an examination of any big database will reveal that the endgame of rook and minor piece versus rook and minor piece arises in nearly 20% of games. That means that if you open with 1 e4, you are more likely to reach one of these endgames than you are to face the French Defence. And overall, every time you sit down to play a game of chess, there is nearly a 50% chance that you will reach one of the endgames covered in this book.
If you can handle such endgames well, your results will inevitably improve. This book will show you how.
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Starting Out: Rook Endgames
by Chris Ward
Publication Date: February 2005
Editorial Review:
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. Is clear that a firm understanding of them is required in order to become self-assured in this typical phase of the game. And yet it is exactly this area in which many players drop precious points or half-points through a lack of either technique or understanding.
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Starting Out: Pawn Endgames
by Glenn Flear
Publication Date: November 2004
Editorial Review:
Endgames involving only kings and pawns are the most fundamental of all chess positions, and a firm understanding of them is required in order to become confident of tackling more complex endings that preceded them. In this easy-to-read guide, Grandmaster and distinguished endgames expert Glenn Flear focuses on the very basics of pawn endings. Beginning with the simplest of positions and only gradually working through to more challenging material, Flear outlines the key principles and rules, and demonstrates how these work in practical examples. As one of the priorities of such endings is to promote pawns to queens, Flear additionally deals with queen endings that arise naturally from the simpler form.
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Starting Out: Minor Piece Endgames
by John Emms
Publication Date: September 2004
Editorial Review:
Endgames with kings, bishops, knights and pawns are generally considered amongst the most complex and can seem quite bewildering to the improving player. This is hardly surprising given that even Grandmasters have been known to struggle in some areas of these endgames, with some examples resulting in embarrassing failure to deliver elementary checkmates! In this user-friendly book, Grandmaster and notable endgame authority John Emms begins with the absolute fundamentals of minor piece endings. This slowly but surely arms the reader with the essential knowledge and confidence to move onto slightly trickier positions.
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Concise Chess Endings
by Neil McDonald
Publication Date: August 2002
Editorial Review:
How well do you know your endgames? Even many experienced players would admit to a lack of knowledge in this department, and yet it's in this section of the game where many points are won and lost over the chessboard. This pocket-sized book can be the answer to all your problems! Grandmaster Neil Macdonald studies all the fundamental endings and provides the reader with all the crucial knowledge, tactics and plans. At the same time, he is careful not to swamp the reader with superfluous information; there is simply enough wisdom here to make you feel confident in all types of practical endings.
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Test Your Endgame Thinking
by Glenn Flear
Publication Date: August 2002
Editorial Review:
How should a chess player 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 in a book which will guide the reader along a 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 checkmating patterns, space advantages and promotion ideas. Quiz questions will be of differing difficulty and will appeal to all standards of player.
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Mastering the Endgame
by Glenn Flear
Publication Date: August 2001
Editorial Review:
All three books are written in a user-friendly style with plenty of notes, tips and warnings to illustrate key points. The authors are experienced at writing for players of all levels and are particularly noted for their ability to explain ideas in a clear and straightforward fashion. The books are particularly useful for those players who honed their skills with the earlier books Improve Your Opening Play, Improve Your Middlegame Play and Improve Your Endgame Play.
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Improve Your Endgame Play
by Glenn Flear
Publication Date: March 2000
Editorial Review:
In this ideal book for players wishing to improve their endgame play, grandmaster Glenn Flear explains the fundamental principles which must be mastered. Taking examples from his own games and those of other players, he shows how drawn positions can be converted into victories and lost positions saved at the last moment.
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Secrets of Pawn Endings
by Frank Lamprecht; Karsten Muller
Publication Date: February 2000
Editorial Review:
Endgames with Pawn endings are the most basic type of ending - without an understanding of them it is impossible to master more complicated endings. This book provides a thorough grounding in pawn endings, ranging from the simple to the highly complex. The authors have included many interesting endgame studies for the reader to solve
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