In this major two-volume work, renowned endgame theoretician John Nunn teaches the skills that are most important to success in practical endgames.
Dr Nunn shows how to apply knowledge of standard endgames to find the right methods in real-life situations - even when they differ greatly from the idealized forms given by traditional endgame manuals.
Content
006 Conventions and Terminology
009 Introduction
011 8 Rook Endings
289 9 Endings with Rooks and Minor Pieces
349 Index of Players
Dr Nunn shows how to apply knowledge of standard endgames to find the right methods in real-life situations - even when they differ greatly from the idealized forms given by traditional endgame manuals.
- Identifies new and important motifs which occur repeatedly in practical play
- Tactical elements are heavily featured
- Focuses on endgames that are susceptible to concrete analysis
- Geared to the over-the-board player - no composed or artificial positions
- Ideas underlying analysis - however complex - are richly explained in words
Content
006 Conventions and Terminology
009 Introduction
011 8 Rook Endings
289 9 Endings with Rooks and Minor Pieces
349 Index of Players