Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in one
volume.Starting Out: Pawn Endgames by Glenn Flear. Starting Out: Minor
Piece Endgames by John Emms. Starting Out: Rook Endgames by Chris Ward.
Endgames involving only kings and pawns are the most fundamental of all
chess positions, and a firm understanding of them is required in order
to become confident of tackling more complex endings that preceded them.
As is commonplace with the renowned Starting Out series, there are an
abundance of notes, tips and warnings throughout the book to help the
improving player. In Starting Out: Pawn Endgames, Grandmaster and
distinguished endgames expert Glenn Flear focuses on the very basics of
pawn endings. Beginning with the simplest of positions and only
gradually working through to more challenging material, Flear outlines
the key principles and rules, and demonstrates how these work in
practical examples. As one of the priorities of such endings is to
promote pawns to queens, Flear additionally deals with queen endings
that arise naturally from the simpler form. In Starting Out: Minor Piece
Endgames Grandmaster and notable endgame authority John Emms begins with
the absolute fundamentals of minor piece endings. This slowly but surely
arms the reader with the essential knowledge and confidence to move onto
slightly trickier positions. Using examples from practical play, Emms
highlights the correct procedures as well as the typical mistakes made
by both attacker and defender. In Starting Out: Rook Endgames
Grandmaster Chris Ward begins with the absolute fundamentals of rook
endgames. He gradually arms the reader 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.
