In this instructive book for competitive players, International Master and many times Brazilian Champion Herman van Riemsdijk and Willem Hajenus provide readers with everything they need to know about pawn endings. First published in Dutch, The Final Countdown offers a fascinating insight into one of the most deceptive areas of the game.
'The authors provide a lucid guide to the understanding and handling of the seemingly easy, but in reality amazingly complex sphere of pawn endings.'International Master Herman Grooten'I can wholeheartedly recommended this book. The authors have managed to explain pawn endings in a very clear way, including many examples from tournament practise.'
International Master Rob Hartoch
·Explains the fundamental principles of pawn endings
·Includes dozens of exercises for readers to test themselves on
·Packed with practical advice
Praise for the original Dutch edition:'The authors provide a lucid guide to the understanding and handling of the seemingly easy, but in reality amazingly complex sphere of pawn endings.'International Master Herman Grooten'I can wholeheartedly recommended this book. The authors have managed to explain pawn endings in a very clear way, including many examples from tournament practise.'
International Master Rob Hartoch
In this instructive book for competitive players, International Master and many times Brazilian Champion Herman van Riemsdijk and Willem Hajenus provide readers with everything they need to know about pawn endings. First published in Dutch, The Final Countdown offers a fascinating insight into one of the most deceptive areas of the game.
'The authors provide a lucid guide to the understanding and handling of the seemingly easy, but in reality amazingly complex sphere of pawn endings.'International Master Herman Grooten'I can wholeheartedly recommended this book. The authors have managed to explain pawn endings in a very clear way, including many examples from tournament practise.'
International Master Rob Hartoch
·Explains the fundamental principles of pawn endings
·Includes dozens of exercises for readers to test themselves on
·Packed with practical advice
Praise for the original Dutch edition:'The authors provide a lucid guide to the understanding and handling of the seemingly easy, but in reality amazingly complex sphere of pawn endings.'International Master Herman Grooten'I can wholeheartedly recommended this book. The authors have managed to explain pawn endings in a very clear way, including many examples from tournament practise.'
International Master Rob Hartoch
| EAN | 185744129X |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g |
| Manufacturer | Cadogan |
| Width | 14.4 cm |
| Height | 21.5 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1997 |
| Author | Ervin HaagHerman van Riemsdijk |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 185744129X |
| Pages | 128 |
| Binding | paperback |
006 Preface to the English Edition
007 Foreword
008 Introduction
009 1 Applicability
011 2 Key Squares
017 3 Appended Squares
020 4 Blocked Pawns
023 5 The Spare Tempo
027 6 Pure Logic
033 7 The Endgame
043 8 Foundations of the Three Ranks System
045 9 Horizontal Three Rank System
056 10 Vertical Three Rank System
063 11 Quite a Grind
065 12 Two More Beers, Waiter!
069 13 A "Near Passing" Grade For The Student
072 14 The Goalkeeper
078 15 Practical Tips
080 16 Centuries of Pawn Masters
087 17 Exercises
106 18 Solutions to the Exercises
125 19 Bibliography and Index
007 Foreword
008 Introduction
009 1 Applicability
011 2 Key Squares
017 3 Appended Squares
020 4 Blocked Pawns
023 5 The Spare Tempo
027 6 Pure Logic
033 7 The Endgame
043 8 Foundations of the Three Ranks System
045 9 Horizontal Three Rank System
056 10 Vertical Three Rank System
063 11 Quite a Grind
065 12 Two More Beers, Waiter!
069 13 A "Near Passing" Grade For The Student
072 14 The Goalkeeper
078 15 Practical Tips
080 16 Centuries of Pawn Masters
087 17 Exercises
106 18 Solutions to the Exercises
125 19 Bibliography and Index