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300 practical endgame situations, ranging from very simple to masterpieces by Capablanca, Reti, Tarrasch, Lasker, more.
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I hate this book. All it has is junk but I only read about one page, but I hate it. This has got to be one of the worst endgame chess book ever. I think Irving Chernev made too much of (Example) K-qb2 and not enough words.
Amazon User Rating: 1 / 5
This book is a must for any players chess library. The problems are concise and wonderful in their exquisite details.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
Practical Chess Endings is a compilation of three-hundred end game positions. Chernev spends a page on each position discussing the winning tactics, often from unexpected lines of attack. The book is divided into sections containing games that involve only pawns, focus on knights, bishops, rooks, queens, and a variety of pieces. Chernev utilizes very old style chess notation that will take some getting used to.
I was slightly disappointed that very little theory was discussed other than minor comments on some of the moves. The book would have been much more complete had Chernev spent time discussing theory and then showing is application; instead the book dives right into end games on page two.
This book is best served as practice, offering considerable repetition for those seeking to practice end game study. I recommend this book only to those seeking to practice positions, not for those looking for a discussion on endgame theory.
Amazon User Rating: 3 / 5
This book is another great Chernev classic, at the affordable Dover price.
You are basically given a winning position and then Chernev outlines how to win with the position.
–It starts off with the basic endings, and then gets more complex as the book continues. I would recommend setting up the board and practicing these endings with your chess buddy. Your endings will improve tremendously.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
Though it does have the ditraction of being written in descriptive notation (i.e. P-K4), this is compensated by the instruction given wonderful endgames, particularly for beginners. With sections on pawns and combined piece play, this is a wonderful beginning or compendium towards the study of the endgame.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5