Basic Chess Endings"Basic Chess Endings," written by International Grandmaster Reuben Fine, is the most authoritative reference on the endgame. Serious students of the game find the work unmatched in its depth and range. Now, Grandmaster Pal Benko has revised this classic with the latest innovations in the endgame and adapted the book to algebraic notation. The result is what chess aficionados have been eagerly waiting for--a thoroughly modern bible on basic chess endings. A handy guide for the practical player, "Basic Chess Endings" focuses on the aspects of the ending that occur most frequently in the course of play. With clear language, it reinforces knowledge of the standard position and tried-and-tested rules. Hundreds of diagrams make examples easy to follow. An indispensable reference for every chess player. |
Contents
KING AND PAWN ENDINGS | 7 |
1223456 | 15 |
KING AND THREE PAWNS VS KING AND TWO PAWNS | 39 |
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advance Black King Black Pawn Black Rook Black to play Black wins blockade BXKt capture center Pawn connected passed Pawns defend doubled Pawns DOX DOX DOX White enemy King enemy Pawns exchange extra Pawn force game continuation K at K3 K-side Pawns KKt1 KKt2 KKt3 KKt4 KKt5 KKt6 KKt7 Knight Kt-B6ch KtXP KXKt lose main variation match game mate opposition P's at QKt4 P's at QR2 Pawn ahead Pawn ending Pawn position Pawns win perpetual check pieces play draws play wins possible protected passed Pawn PXPch Q-Kt3ch Q-side QKt1 QKt2 QKt3 QKt5 QKt6 QKt7 queens R-Kt8ch RXPch RXRP seventh sixth square stalemate superior side tempo threat three Pawns White can win White King White Pawn White Rook White to play White wins winning chances zugzwang