Ward: Starting out: Rook Endgames Taktik improving your piece coordination

improving your piece coordination

born in 1983

with numerous illustrations and diagrams

technical expertise and legendary fighting spirit put him head and shoulders above all other players

including Vladimir Kramnik and Peter Leko

Ward: Starting out: Rook Endgames Taktik improving your piece coordinationEndgames 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,