Endgame

MartinG1

Only Chess

28 Jan 17

MartinG1

Joined: 23 Jan 14
Moves: 2965

28 Jan 17

Hi all,

I'm probably a strong player but my endgame can be a little listless. Is anyone here a willing expert to discuss strategy through gameplay, or, anyone got ideas of best resources? I struggle to make my way through endgame books to be honest ..

Martin

Eladar

Joined: 12 Jul 08
Moves: 13814

28 Jan 17

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I like Silman's book where he breaks down end game topics by rating.

You can check to see the end game stuff you should know but don't, remediate.

After you have caught up, you can work on what you should know.

moonbus

Über-Nerd (emeritus)

Joined: 31 May 12
Moves: 8737

28 Jan 17

Hans Koch, Pawn Power in Chess.

louieann909

Joined: 06 Jan 16
Moves: 28353

28 Jan 17

Originally posted by moonbus
Hans Koch, Pawn Power in Chess.

I just picked up a copy of this book. Was told it is very helpful.

Nowakowski

10. O-O

Kalispell, MT

Joined: 05 Jul 08
Moves: 23554

29 Jan 17

Originally posted by MartinG1
Hi all,

I'm probably a strong player but my endgame can be a little listless. Is anyone here a willing expert to discuss strategy through gameplay, or, anyone got ideas of best resources? I struggle to make my way through endgame books to be honest ..

Martin

I think we all do, some more than others. A few good ways.. Playing through master games is always well advised. Capablanca is great for endgame study.

One of my favorites to practice is rook endings. I have found inputting a won endgame from a master game into an engine intending to finish to be both instructive and rewarding.

In this scenario I can attest I know several thousand ways to blow a won ending against proper play. 😉

-GIN

Nowakowski

10. O-O

Kalispell, MT

Joined: 05 Jul 08
Moves: 23554

29 Jan 17

Originally posted by MartinG1
Hi all,

I'm probably a strong player but my endgame can be a little listless. Is anyone here a willing expert to discuss strategy through gameplay, or, anyone got ideas of best resources? I struggle to make my way through endgame books to be honest ..

Martin

I think we all do, some more than others. A few good ways.. Playing through master games is always well advised. Capablanca is great for endgame study.

One of my favorites to practice is rook endings. I have found inputting a won endgame from a master game into an engine intending to finish to be both instructive and rewarding.

In this scenario I can attest I know several thousand ways to blow a won ending against proper play. 😉

-GIN

Eladar

Joined: 12 Jul 08
Moves: 13814

29 Jan 17

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When it comes to blowing a good position, I'm a natural.

moonbus

Über-Nerd (emeritus)

Joined: 31 May 12
Moves: 8737

30 Jan 17

Some master once said that one almost never wins a game; opponents lose them. Certainly true in my case.