IM Andrew Martin recommended FCE in his article today.
Endgame Book Reccomendations?
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Nov 24, 2008
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i have a copy of 'Batsford Chess Endings' its a fantastic book with all types of endings covered, it takes real game examples and puts them into context, its also written by jon speelman, who is well known as one of the bestendgame players ever...the only thing is, my copy is about 10 yrs + old, and im not sure if its still in print?
I use BCE for my main reference.
Some others not mentioned
How to Win in the Chess Endings - I.A. Horowitz. If you can find a used copy somewhere, it's a great intro to endgame play. A gem IMO.
Chess Endings for the Practical Player - Ludek Pachman. This is another gem. He goes over all 'required' theoretical knowledge in a progressive, game-like fashion. It's great for learning, but not so good for reference. Hard to find.
Endgame Preparation - Jon Speelman. This is an advanced book. I think it's designed to help you assess the early endgames, before 'known' theory is achieved. Sections include Tactical Ideas and Combinations, Zugzwang and the Theory of Corresponding Squares, Material Balance, Strategic Ideas and Assessments, and Guidelines. A deep but awesome read!