{"product_id":"grivas-monster-your-endgame-planning-vol-2","title":"Grivas: Monster Your Endgame Planning - Volume 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster Endgame Planning Through Strategic Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonster Your Endgame Planning: Volume 2 by GM Efstratios Grivas continues the proven testing method that helped players strengthen their tactical and positional endgame skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book moves beyond passive study: instead of memorizing moves, readers actively evaluate positions, formulate plans, and execute strategies—the three core steps in sound endgame play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate players preparing to deepen their endgame repertoire will find systematic training across queen, rook, and minor piece endgames, plus essential pawn endings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 thematic chapters covering queen endgames, rook endgames, minor piece endgames, and pawn endgames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 practice tests per chapter for active endgame planning and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluation-Plan-Execution framework trains decision-making under realistic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds on the successful Monster Your Middlegame Planning series structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for intermediate players working toward practical endgame mastery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive endgame strategy across all major endgame types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2 completes a two-volume endgame planning series tailored for players who learn best through structured testing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the testing format in this book help improve endgame play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than simply studying endgame theory, readers encounter positions and must evaluate them, develop a concrete plan, and execute it—mirroring the decision-making required in real games. Each of the 13 chapters includes 6 tests to reinforce this Evaluation-Plan-Execution method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat endgame topics does Volume 2 cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book focuses on queen endgames, rook endgames, minor piece endgames, and pawn endgames. Together with Volume 1, it provides systematic coverage of all major endgame types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book part of a series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is the second volume in Monster Your Endgame Planning. The author also wrote Monster Your Middlegame Planning (Volumes 1 and 2), which follow the same testing-based approach to middlegame study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Evolution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44924072558912,"sku":"00211-2","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/Chess_Tigers_Logo_Shop_cmyk_1200_0f2fa4a2-b7e8-4d27-a976-845263a5694c.png?v=1784660848","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/grivas-monster-your-endgame-planning-vol-2","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}