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Description for Rook Endgames
Paperback. Beginning with the fundamentals of rook endgames, this book gradually arms the reader with the knowledge and confidence needed to move onto slightly trickier positions. Using examples from practical play, it highlights the correct plans as well as the typical mistakes made by both attacker and defender. Series: Starting Out Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 244.
Endgames with kings, rooks and pawns are by far the most common type--it is estimated that rook endgames are reached in nearly one in five of all chess games. Grandmaster and well-known endgames expert Chris Ward begins with the absolute fundamentals of rook endgames. He gradually arms readers with the indispensable knowledge and confidence needed to move onto slightly trickier positions. Using examples from practical play, Ward highlights the correct plans as well as the typical mistakes made by both attacker and defender.
Endgames with kings, rooks and pawns are by far the most common type--it is estimated that rook endgames are reached in nearly one in five of all chess games. Grandmaster and well-known endgames expert Chris Ward begins with the absolute fundamentals of rook endgames. He gradually arms readers with the indispensable knowledge and confidence needed to move onto slightly trickier positions. Using examples from practical play, Ward highlights the correct plans as well as the typical mistakes made by both attacker and defender.
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Starting Out Series
Condition
New
Weight
244g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857443745
SKU
V9781857443745
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-2
About Chris Ward
Chris Ward is a Grandmaster and a former British Champion. He is also a highly successful coach and a popular author thanks to his attractive and humorous style. His earlier works for Everyman include Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian and the very popular It's Your Move series.
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