Anthology of Miniature Endgame Studies - Yochanan Afek (K-6242)

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Solving endgame studies has become a major working tool in modern chess training combining the instructive with the enjoyable. Studies are highly recommended for refining calculating and tactical skills, deepening endgame understanding, as well as improving creativity and out of the box thinking.

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Language versionsEnglish
Author / AuthorsYochanan Afek
PublisherChess Informant / Informator-Verlag
Year of Publication1st edition 2022
Pages500
ISBN9788672971361
HardcoverYes
PaperbackNo
DownloadableNo
Width17 cm / 6.69 inch
Height24.4 cm / 9.61 inch

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The Anthology of Miniature Endgame Studies is the biggest selection of composed endings with up to seven pieces on the board, created by the world’s best composers throughout the past 150 years. The carefully selected studies are categorized into thematic chapters. The game-like positions highlight the power and typical qualities of each piece alone and in collaboration with other pieces.
From the foreword by GM Jan Timman: "Endgame studies are in fact an important factor in becoming a strong player. It is significant that both Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen have a keen interest in endgame studies. It is praiseworthy that Chess Informant was ready to publish this important work. Afek is arguably the most qualified person to write it."

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Anthology of Miniature Endgame Studies - Yochanan Afek (K-6242)

Anthology of Miniature Endgame Studies - Yochanan Afek (K-6242)

Solving endgame studies has become a major working tool in modern chess training combining the instructive with the enjoyable. Studies are highly recommended for refining calculating and tactical skills, deepening endgame understanding, as well as improving creativity and out of the box thinking.

Content

004 Foreword by Jan Timman
010 Preface
011 KNIGHT FORK
027 SKEWER
041 ACTIVE SELF BLOCK
055 PINNING AND UNPINNING
066 DEFLECTION
083 BATTERY PLAY
096 ZWISCHENZUG
106 PAWNS
123 AGILE KNIGHT
137 BISHOP
149 BISHOP PAIR
164 TACTICAL ROOK ENDINGS
179 CASTLING
188 HEAVY ARTILLERY
199 QUEEN SACRIFICES
211 RETI’S MANOEUVRE
222 STRUGGLE TO SECURE PROMOTION
244 MINOR PROMOTIONS
266 EXCELSIOR
278 PHOENIX
287 POSITIONAL DRAW
307 FORTRESS
318 PERPETUAL CHECK
330 STALEMATE
351 DOMINATION
372 ECHO AND CHAMELEON-ECHO
389 CAPTURE REFUSAL
403 ROUND TRIP
418 SYSTEMATIC MANOEUVRE
433 ASYMMETRY
444 FORESIGHT
470 COMPOSE LIKE AN OTB GRANDMAST
487 Index
497 System of signs
498 Terminology
499 About the author

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