Silman, Jeremy

Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master

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ISBN 13:
9781890085100
author:
Silman, Jeremy
format:
Paperback
publisher:
SILMAN-JAMES PRESS
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
530
Dimensions:
178mm X 254mm
Genre:
Games / Gamebooks / Crosswords
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£20.18

Description

For over 100 years, the world's leading chess players and teachers have emphasized the importance of studying the endgame. Now, a comprehensive and instructive endgame book has been designed for players of all levels. Silman's Complete Endgame Course takes you from beginner to master, providing a thorough education in the critical skills required to succeed in tournament play.

Starting with the basics, the book clearly explains all basic mates, before moving on to the critical building blocks that form the endgame foundation for tournament hopefuls and experienced players. Advanced endgame secrets are also presented, using concepts rather than memorization, making them easy to master. The book covers essential topics such as Opposition, the Lucena and Philidor Positions, Cat and Mouse, and Triangulation, as well as creating a love of the endgame through discussions on chess tactics and the greatest endgame players of all time.

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