Rook Endgames by Chris Ward

Rook Endgames by Chris Ward

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Beginning with the fundamentals of rook endgames, this book gradually arms the reader with the knowledge and confidence needed to move onto slightly trickier positions. Using examples from practical play, it highlights the correct plans as well as the typical mistakes made by both attacker and defender.

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Rook Endgames by Chris Ward

Endgames 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. Grandmaster and well-known endgames expert Chris Ward begins with the absolute fundamentals of rook endgames. He gradually arms readers 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.
Chris Ward is a Grandmaster and a former British Champion. He is also a highly successful coach and a popular author. He resides in the UK.
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ISBN 13 9781857443745
ISBN 10 1857443748
Title Rook Endgames
Author Chris Ward
Series Starting Out Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Everyman Chess
Year published 2005-03-05
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.