Conceptual Rook Endgames Workbook

Rook endgames are the most frequently occurring endgames, as well as one of the most exciting and challenging areas of chess. In 2023, Quality Chess published Theoretical Rook Endgames by GM Sam Shankland and its sister volume Conceptual Rook Endgames by GM Jacob Aagaard – a dazzling dyad of domination in endgame literature. This new book tops off the triumphant trio by presenting 208 instructive exercises of varying difficulty, testing and reinforcing the reader’s skill and understanding. Conceptual Rook Endgames Workbook will skyrocket your endgame abilities, whether used as a standalone workbook or as the last step in the Aagaard-Shankland Rook Endgames trilogy.

Jacob Aagaard is one of the foremost chess authors in the world, and previously the trainer of GMs Abdusattorov, Gelfand, Shankland and more, helping many students to reach their full potential and career peaks. Not the least through his online academy killerchesstraining.com.