{"product_id":"endgame-elements-volume-4-steve-edwards-9798369664834","title":"Endgame Elements Volume 4: Queen Endgames","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is largely a spin-off from the more comprehensive book: Chess Endgames Explained, The Essential Techniques, by the same author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA section on endgame planning is also included from the afore mentioned book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueen endgames present a challenge even to the highest rated players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these endgames calculation and visualisation skills are put to the test. As too is endurance, stamina and the will to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf we find ourselves in a queen v queen and pawn ending there are various methods known to theory for winning and drawing. The Philidor Position is just one example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same applies to queen v rook endgames. There is theory to cover both of these nuanced endgame scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a queen v king and pawn endgame there are four pawns that the queen will win against, and four that the king can expect to draw with. Do you know what these are?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the known theory regarding queen endgames and puts forward some original computer generated suggestions and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueen endgames, such as those mentioned, do not occur on a frequent basis, but when we do encounter them we will be much better placed, and far more informed if we are well versed in the theory surrounding these peculiar settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides the player with an opportunity to enter these endings with an edge, and can give you the means to win, or the means to stave off defeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an ideal entry point for the new player, and offers sound advice and insights to the more seasoned intermediate player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Edwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8369664830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798369664834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Steve Edwards","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46867180519679,"sku":"9798369664834","price":18.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8b96c240-1d05-4219-a45f-c78df40dc647.jpg?v=1747454105","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/endgame-elements-volume-4-steve-edwards-9798369664834","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}