Complete Chess Endings: Queen V. Rook / Minor Piece 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: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minimal markings on pages 13 & 14.
A masterwork of chess endgame theory, Complete Chess Endings: Queen v. Rook / Minor Piece Endings stands as an indispensable resource for serious chess players seeking to sharpen their command of the game's most technically demanding phase. This authoritative volume, translated by Dr. K. P. Neat, presents a rigorous and systematic analysis of two of the most complex endgame scenarios in chess: the queen versus rook confrontation and the intricate realm of minor piece endings, covering bishops and knights in their final-stage battles. Authored by three of the Soviet Union's most celebrated chess analysts — Y. Averbakh, V. Chekhover, and V. Henkin — the work reflects the legendary depth of the Soviet chess school, renowned for its analytical precision and theoretical rigor. Each position is dissected with meticulous care, illustrating the key principles, winning techniques, and drawing resources that define high-level endgame play. Whether you are a club player looking to eliminate endgame blunders or an advanced competitor refining your theoretical arsenal, this volume will permanently elevate your understanding of the chess endgame — leaving you to wonder just how many games you might have won had you found it sooner.
Author: Y. Averbakh, V. Chekhover, V. Henkin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, B. T. Batsford Limited London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minimal markings on pages 13 & 14.
A masterwork of chess endgame theory, Complete Chess Endings: Queen v. Rook / Minor Piece Endings stands as an indispensable resource for serious chess players seeking to sharpen their command of the game's most technically demanding phase. This authoritative volume, translated by Dr. K. P. Neat, presents a rigorous and systematic analysis of two of the most complex endgame scenarios in chess: the queen versus rook confrontation and the intricate realm of minor piece endings, covering bishops and knights in their final-stage battles. Authored by three of the Soviet Union's most celebrated chess analysts — Y. Averbakh, V. Chekhover, and V. Henkin — the work reflects the legendary depth of the Soviet chess school, renowned for its analytical precision and theoretical rigor. Each position is dissected with meticulous care, illustrating the key principles, winning techniques, and drawing resources that define high-level endgame play. Whether you are a club player looking to eliminate endgame blunders or an advanced competitor refining your theoretical arsenal, this volume will permanently elevate your understanding of the chess endgame — leaving you to wonder just how many games you might have won had you found it sooner.