Concise Chess Endings (Everyman Chess)
How well do you know your endgame? Even many experienced players would admit to a serious lack of knowledge in this department, and yet it is in this section of the game that many points are won and lost over the board. If you are in need of a refresher course in the endgame, then this pocket-sized guide is the answer to your problems! Grandmaster Neil McDonald studies the fundamental endings, and provides the reader with all the crucial knowledge necessary to succeed in this deceptively tricky area of the game. At the same time, he is careful not to swamp the reader with superfluous information; there is simply enough material here to make you feel confident in all types of practical endings. (4 1/2 x 5, 288 pages, diagrams)