Cunnington: Selected Chess Endings - Rev. E. E. Cunnington

Autor: Cunnington, Edward Earnest
Verlag / Hersteller: CarstenChess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 117

Master Essential Endgame Positions for Club-Level Play

Selected Chess Endings by Rev. E. E. Cunnington is a classic endgame manual originally published in 1903, now reexamined and modernized by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen. This edition marks the first release in algebraic notation, making the material accessible to contemporary players.

The book presents over 100 carefully selected endgame positions covering all major types. It targets club players and those new to endgame study who have grasped the basics and are ready to deepen their understanding of practical positions.

Rather than abstract theory, the positions reflect real scenarios players encounter in tournament games, helping readers recognize patterns and build intuition for key endgame decisions.

Highlights

• More than 100 well-chosen endgame positions across all major endgame types
• Covers king and pawn endgames, composed studies, and practical tournament positions
• Material reanalyzed and updated by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen for modern standards
• First publication in algebraic notation, replacing older descriptive formats
• Designed for club players and intermediate learners ready to move beyond fundamentals
• Compact 117-page resource focused on positions worth mastering

A proven classic, now properly modernized for the contemporary player seeking to build endgame mastery.

FAQ

What types of endgames does this book cover?
The book covers all major endgame types, with emphasis on king and pawn endings and composed endgame studies. The positions are drawn from practical scenarios that club players encounter regularly.

Is this the original text or has it been revised?
The book is based on Rev. E. E. Cunnington's 1903 work, but the material has been reexamined and reanalyzed by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen. This 2023 edition is the first to use algebraic notation throughout, replacing the older descriptive notation.

For which playing level is this book intended?
It is designed for club players and inexperienced players who have already mastered endgame fundamentals and are ready to study practical positions and build pattern recognition.