Sharp Endgames (Quality Chess)

Endgames often give rise to the most difficult and pivotal moments of a chess game. In Sharp Endgames , International Master Esben Lund tackles this crucial topic in a unique and innovative way, focusing on the 16 Parameters involved in this type of decision-making. The book contains more than a hundred carefully chosen exercises, with solutions linked to the 16 Parameters. The feedback is concrete and gives the player a clear way to improve his or her understanding and skill. The exercises can be played out against a partner or engine; the book even contains a step-by-step guide explaining how to configure a chess engine for this purpose. “Esben Lund has issued you a challenge: invest time and effort in this book, and your chess results are going to improve – no matter your current level. The question is: are you ready to accept the challenge? I strongly encourage you to accept – you will not regret it.” – From the Foreword by GM Lars Bo Hansen Cover Title Copyright Contents Key to symbols used Bibliography Foreword Preface Chapter 1 – The Aim of the Book Chapter 2 – General Introduction Chapter 3 – Introduction to Endgames Chapter 3.1: Knight Endgames Chapter 3.2: Rook Endgames Chapter 3.3: Bishop versus Knight Endgames Chapter 3.4: Rook versus Bishop or Knight Endgames (exchange up) Chapter 3.5: Queen Endgames Chapter 4 – Main Exercises Chapter 5 – Solutions to Main Exercises Chapter 6 – Extra Exercises Chapter 7 – Solutions to Extra Exercises Chapter 8 – Exercises from My Other Books – A List of Recommendations Chapter 9 – How to Set Up a Position in Komodo 10 Chapter 10: Index of Games and Studies Chapter 11: List of Parameters