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HOWlO PLAY

CHESS ENDINGS
EUGENE ZNOSKO-BOROYSKY
How many chess players really know what to do in the end game?
More is demanded in this stage of the game than in any other, and
the knowledge and imagination that saw you through the opening
and middle game are just nOI enough to carry you through the (!IHI
game also. You need a thorough knowledge of the prindples of
chess endings, and this book is an excellent introduction to those
principles.

World-famous thess teacher Eugene Znosko-Borovsky clearly ex


plains the importance of tempo. the rule of the triangle, the idea
of related squares, the power of the pa\\:n and king. and the versa
tility of the Took. Each piece is studied individually, and many
common end game situations are considered. Drawing on games
from such master players as Morphy, Marshall, SteillilZ, Capablanca,
Aiekhine, Lasker, and BOlvinnik. ZnoskoBorovsky show you how
to think during the end game no maHer what pieces )'ou may have
or what situation you may be in. Special consideration is given to
the theory of positional pia)', the conception and execution of a
plan, and the recognition of tactical opponunities.

Emphasis throughout the book is on understanding principles,


rather than memorizing moves, with the result that the reader will
be able to apply ZnokoBorO\iskys techniques to almost any situ
ation that mal arise. The author's well-known clarity of exposition
makes this book most useful to a beginner or intermediate player.

Unahridged republication of the first (1940) edition. Translated by


J. du Mont. Question. throughout the exposition with answers at
end. 288pp. 5 x 81h. Paperbound.

ISBN 0-486-21170-3

90000

1)710"" IN USA
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