Re: A book recomendation on endings

On 2 Dec 2003 07:02:50 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (kempelen)
wrote:

>Hello:
>       In order to improve my knowledge of the end fase of the game, I think
>about studying some end positions that could serve as "typical
>examples". End phase is the one which I lack more and although I know
>same some basic theory I would like to train that theory with
>practice. I would like to find a good book to buy which includes good
>basic problems that could serve as a "training positions" which cover
>all.  Does anybody know a good practical and handy book about this? I
>am thinking about one like "Sharpen your tactics!" from A.Lein is to
>middle game. I highlight I will grateful if your recomendation were a
>very practical and handy size book.
>       Thanks in advance
>       Sincerely

If you are just looking for a book of endgame problems then "Endgame
Challenge" by John Hall would be good.

If you want some explanation of the moves for the problems then "Just
the Facts!" by Lev Alburt & Nikoloai Krogius or "Pandolfini's Endgame
Course might do.  Be forewarned the Pandolfini book has a number of
typos.

If you want to follow endgames from real games and be be rated
according to how often you find the best moves then "Rate Your
Endgame" by Edmar Mednis, et. al. is quite good.

Mike Ogush