Practical Chess Endings
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: fep clipped.
Mastery over the endgame is the hallmark of a truly great chess player, and Practical Chess Endings by the legendary Soviet grandmaster Paul Keres stands as one of the most authoritative guides ever written on the subject. Translated into English by John Littlewood, this seminal work presents a systematic and rigorous study of endgame theory, guiding players of all levels through the essential techniques required to convert advantages and save seemingly lost positions. Keres draws on decades of elite competitive experience to illustrate core principles — from elementary king-and-pawn structures to the subtle complexities of rook-and-minor-piece endings — making abstract theory tangible through carefully selected, instructive examples. What distinguishes this volume is Keres's rare ability to combine the precision of a world-class analyst with the clarity of an exceptional teacher, a quality that has cemented its reputation as a cornerstone of chess literature. The book argues that a thorough command of endgame fundamentals is not merely advantageous but indispensable, a conviction that runs through every annotated position with quiet, authoritative force. Decades after its first publication, it remains an essential addition to any serious player's library — one that raises a compelling question: how many victories have been lost simply for want of the knowledge contained within these pages?
Author: Paul Keres
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, B. T. Batsford Ltd, London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: fep clipped.
Mastery over the endgame is the hallmark of a truly great chess player, and Practical Chess Endings by the legendary Soviet grandmaster Paul Keres stands as one of the most authoritative guides ever written on the subject. Translated into English by John Littlewood, this seminal work presents a systematic and rigorous study of endgame theory, guiding players of all levels through the essential techniques required to convert advantages and save seemingly lost positions. Keres draws on decades of elite competitive experience to illustrate core principles — from elementary king-and-pawn structures to the subtle complexities of rook-and-minor-piece endings — making abstract theory tangible through carefully selected, instructive examples. What distinguishes this volume is Keres's rare ability to combine the precision of a world-class analyst with the clarity of an exceptional teacher, a quality that has cemented its reputation as a cornerstone of chess literature. The book argues that a thorough command of endgame fundamentals is not merely advantageous but indispensable, a conviction that runs through every annotated position with quiet, authoritative force. Decades after its first publication, it remains an essential addition to any serious player's library — one that raises a compelling question: how many victories have been lost simply for want of the knowledge contained within these pages?