{"product_id":"nunns-chess-endings-volume-2-paperback","title":"Nunn's Chess Endings, Volume 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Nunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this major two-volume work, renowned endgame theoretician John Nunn teaches the skills that are most important to success in practical endgames. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGoing beyond standard texts, Dr Nunn shows how to apply knowledge of standard endgames to find the right methods in tricky real-life practical situations - even when they differ greatly from the idealized forms given by traditional endgame manuals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Identifies new and important motifs which occur repeatedly in over-the-board play\u003cbr\u003e* Tactical elements are heavily featured\u003cbr\u003e* In many examples, previous analysis is corrected\u003cbr\u003e* Focuses on endgames that are susceptible to concrete analysis\u003cbr\u003e* Geared to the over-the-board player - no composed or artificial positions\u003cbr\u003e* Ideas underlying analysis - however complex - are richly explained in words \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNunn shows that lack of familiarity with key ideas can cause important ideas and themes to be missed even by very strong players. We discover that a staggering amount of previously published endgame analysis is simply wrong, and that many of the standard guidelines are at best partially true. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis second volume focuses on rook endgames - the most common and important category of practical endgames. Nunn also covers endings with rooks and minor pieces, a wide and rich area of strategic endgame play that is universally recognized as vital for chess mastery, but nevertheless neglected in chess literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this major two-volume work, renowned endgame theoretician John Nunn teaches the skills that are most important to success in practical endgames. \u003cbr\u003eGoing beyond standard texts, Dr Nunn shows how to apply knowledge of standard endgames to find the right methods in tricky real-life practical situations - even when they differ greatly from the idealized forms given by traditional endgame manuals. \u003cbr\u003e* Identifies new and important motifs which occur repeatedly in over-the-board play \u003cbr\u003e* Tactical elements are heavily featured \u003cbr\u003e* In many examples, previous analysis is corrected \u003cbr\u003e* Focuses on endgames that are susceptible to concrete analysis \u003cbr\u003e* Geared to the over-the-board player - no composed or artificial positions \u003cbr\u003e* Ideas underlying analysis - however complex - are richly explained in words \u003cbr\u003eNunn shows that lack of familiarity with key ideas can cause important ideas and themes to be missed even by very strong players. We discover that a staggering amount of previously published endgame analysis is simply wrong, and that many of the standard guidelines are at best partially true. \u003cbr\u003eThis first volume covers general topics and discusses in detail pawn endings, queen endings and minor-piece endings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr John Nunn is one of the best-respected figures in world chess. He was among the world's leading grandmasters for nearly twenty years, winning four gold medals in chess Olympiads and finishing sixth overall in the World Cup in 1989. He is a much-acclaimed writer, whose works have won 'Book of the Year' awards in several countries. In both 2004 and 2007 Nunn was crowned World Chess Solving Champion, ahead of many former champions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.56 x 6.74 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770033701152,"sku":"9781906454234","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0a60b5a3543138e9be2466c1507654cf.webp?v=1780362855","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nunns-chess-endings-volume-2-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}