To learn and to play endgames well the chess player must love
endgames' - Lev Psakhis. Different kinds of endgames have specific
characteristics and rules. Every serious player must know many typical
positions and main principles of all types of endings. That knowledge
should help us during the game, but it is not enough to become a good
player, not yet. There just too many different endings, some of them
with two or more pieces, some are very complex. To be comfortable and
play well those complex endings require specific knowledge and specific
ways of thinking. We will call it 'endgame thinking'. I chose to write a
book on advanced rook endings as I simply did not wish to write another
book that would be like the many already available. I have done my best
to present analysis and articles I have written over the past 10-15
years. Th is work has been presented in my daily coaching sessions,
seminars, workshops, etc. The material has helped a lot of trainees to
develop into quite strong players gaining international titles and
championships. Now, it is your turn to taste and enjoy it!