Concise Chess Endings - Softcover

McDonald, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857443136 ISBN 13: 9781857443134

Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2002

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Confident about endgames? Even many experienced players would admit to a serious 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 the players' problems! Grandmaster Neil McDonald studies 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 readers with superfluous information; there is simply enough wisdom here to make them feel confident in all types of practical endings.

*Written by an renowned endgames expert
*Every major endgame is examined
*A pocket book ideal for club and tournament players

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From the Back Cover

How well do you know your endgame? Even many experienced players would admit to a serious lack of knowledge in this department, and yet it is in this section of the game that many points are won and lost over the board. If you are in need of a refresher course in the endgame, then this pocket-sized guide is the answer to your problems! Grandmaster Neil McDonald studies the fundamental endings, and provides the reader with all the crucial knowledge necessary to succeed in this deceptively tricky area of the game. At the same time, he is careful not to swamp the reader with superfluous information; there is simply enough material here to make you feel confident in all types of practical endings. (4 1/2 x 5, 288 pages, diagrams)

About the Author

Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced player on the international chess circuit and has a string of tournament successes to his name. He is a talented chess coach who has trained English juniors at many international events. His successful books include Modern Defence, French Winawer and Dutch Leningrad.

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