Chess Endings
Essential Knowledge
(Author) IU. AverbakhBy concentrating on the basic principles the average player is not only given a working knowledge of the endgame but also a firm foundation on which to further develop his or her interest and technique in this fascinating stage of a chess game. The author, a Russian Grandmaster and endgame expert, takes the reader from the most elementary checkmates, through the exploitation of positional and material advantage, right up to the analysis of actual endings from master play. (5 3/4 x 8 1/4, 116 pages, illustrations)
IU. Averbakh
IU. Averbakh was a Russian writer known for her novel "The Thirteenth Apostle," a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set during the Russian Revolution. Her lyrical prose and vivid characterizations captivated readers, establishing her as a master storyteller with a keen eye for human emotions and complexities.