Ward: Starting out: Rook Endgames Taktik Russian trainer Mikhail Shereshevsky explains

Russian trainer Mikhail Shereshevsky explains how to master the most important endgame principles

with numerous illustrations and diagrams

improving your piece coordination

including Vladimir Kramnik and Peter Leko

d5 with the “Réti” response 2 c4

Ward: Starting out: Rook Endgames Taktik Russian trainer Mikhail Shereshevsky explainsEndgames with kings, rooks and pawns are by far the most common type it is estimated that rook endgames are reached in nearly one in five of all chess games. Is clear that a firm understanding of them is required in order to become self assured in this typical phase of the game. And yet it is exactly this area in which many players drop precious points or half points through a lack of either technique or understanding.\r\nIn this easy to read guide,