Endgame Labyrinths
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Endgame Labyrinths presents the reader with 1002 challenging studies selected and truncated, with their usefulness for the practical player in mind. It is common for studies to be extended by less interesting manoeuvres or by incomprehensible sequences, before the main themes come into play. The studies in this book have been pruned to leave the reader with 1002 clear and solvable challenges.
Steffen Nielsen is the reigning World Champion in endgame composition. His creativity and aesthetics in his compositions have had a massive influence on modern competition. He is a strong club player, with a good understanding of the difficulties practical players face over the board. Steffen is also a life-long supporter of the football club AaB, which is less successful…
GM Jacob Aagaard is one of the leading chess writers and trainers of his generation. His students have played successfully at all levels and continue to do so. His books are used all over the world, by top players and amateurs alike.
Praise for the work:
‘Absolute Gold’ – GM Anish Giri
Contents
1 The Best Training is Training (Aagaard)
2 The Grandmaster Selection (Aagaard)
3 Our Selection of Studies (Nielsen)
4 The Points System (Nielsen)
5 The Conventions of Endgame Studies (Nielsen)
6 The Themes and Tactics of Endgames (Nielsen)
7 Pawn Endgames
8 Knight Endgames
9 Bishop Endgames
10 Rook Endgames
11 Queen Endgames
12 Pieces vs Pawns
13 Minor Pieces
14 Rook vs a Minor Piece
15 Rook vs Two Minor Pieces
16 Rook vs Rook and Minor Piece
17 Rook and Minor Piece vs Rook and Minor Piece
18 Piece Fight
19 Active Defence
20 Short and Sweet
21 Playing Studies
22 Just Tactics
23 Solve Like a Grandmaster
24 In the Wilderness
25 Fresh Out of the Oven
26 Fortresses
27 Endgame Theory
28 Classics
29 Braincrushers
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