Secrets of Rook Endings (Secrets of Chess Endings)

An expanded edition of the book that first revealed the truth about the most fundamental rook endingsNew ebook feature: each diagram is also a link to a lichess analysis board of that position!“I am sure that in fifty years' time Secrets of Rook Endings will be regarded as one of the great classics of the twentieth century. It is as close as any book can ever realistically come to perfection on its subject.” - GM Julian Hodgson, British Chess MagazineThe first edition of this book ushered in a new era in chess publishing. It was the first book based on computer-generated position databases that are guaranteed to provide the actual result of a position.However, this book is no computer print-out. It takes a human ‘oracle’ to extract the useful information from this mass of data and to identify new principles to help the rest of us appreciate the key practical points. Dr John Nunn, top-class grandmaster and renowned theoretician, performs this role admirably. He has identified where previous theory has been overturned, and where there are important new results. Dr Nunn was also the first to reveal the general importance of the many ‘reciprocal zugzwang’ positions.The complete truth about the ending Rook and Pawn vs RookOne of the most important and controversial chess books of the twentieth centuryAn essential addition to every serious chess-player’s libraryContains a chapter of exercises for the readerDr John Nunn has been one of the world’s leading grandmasters for nearly twenty years and regularly competes in both grandmaster tournaments and domestic events. He has won four gold medals in chess Olympiads and in 1988-9 finished sixth overall in the World Cup. His books have won the British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award twice – and counting! His first book for Gambit, Secrets of Practical Chess, was an instant bestseller.“Nunn's systematic approach as well his educational recaps, tips and generalizations help the reader to understand what is actually going on and make this book an essential tool for anyone who wants to improve his or her endgame skills. ... John Nunn has once again produced an excellent book which I can wholeheartedly recommend for the serious student. It is worth every penny - and more.” - Carsten Hansen, ChessCafe“Nunn's excellent explanations and the huge amount of interesting material sustains the reader's interest. Rook and Pawn v Rook endings frequently occur, and so knowledge of them is quite invaluable.” - Richard Palliser, Hull Chess Club Magazine Read more