by Nikolay Minev, 114pp. (Russell Enterprises 2004)
Improve your understanding and play of these most important endings with comprehensive but clear explanations by one of the most respected chess instructors of our era.
"As most chess players know, rook endgames represent approximately half of all endings reached in master games. Therefore, it is absolutely vital that chess players wishing to improve their skill must thoroughly familiarize themselves with this critical part of endgame study.
"This is a work that should be enjoyed and treasured. Carefully examine the chosen examples and challenge yourself to understand them fully." From the Foreword by Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan
Review On Jan 22, 2005by Derek Grimmell of Clinton, IA
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Slim, yet packed with all the information needed to play rook endings with confidence. Sections on strategy of complex rook endings as well as comprehensive theory of simpler endings, from one pawn up to four vs. three, and a selection of even more complex endings.
Review On Dec 21, 2005by Mark Coulson of Phoenix, AZ
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I am rated approximately 1550 and found this book to be a big help. I played through each example in the book (which took about 6 weeks for me to do at my own pace) and then went through it again. It helped me understand some basic ideas about rook endgames.
Only a few chess players work at chess to the best of their abilities.
Boris Gelfand
Puzzle Answer
1.Rd7! Bxd7 2.Qxd7 Qb6+ 3.Kh1 Re8 4.Rxe7! Rxe7 5.Bd6 Qxd6 6.Qxd6+- Gelfand-Salov, Madrid 1996 (Source: Anthology of Chess Combinations)
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