Van Perlo: Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics - A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of Chess Endgames - Modernized and improved edition

Autor: Van Perlo, Ger
Verlag / Hersteller: New in Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 656

Learn Endgame Tactics Through Brilliant Practical Examples

Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics by Ger Van Perlo is a modernised edition of a chess classic that has won both the ECF and ChessCafe Book of the Year Awards. This comprehensive guide reveals the tactical richness hidden within endgames, drawing on instructive positions from real play.

The book proves that endgame mastery is neither dry theory nor grinding memorisation. Instead, it teaches the tactical ideas and hidden resources that make endings both essential and enjoyable to study.

Designed for casual and club players, this fully revised edition contains over 1,300 tactical tricks and traps across more than 250 fresh examples, making it ideal for those who want to improve endgame play while actually enjoying the learning process.

Highlights

• Over 1,300 endgame tactics and tactical ideas drawn from practical play
• 25% expanded from the previous edition with more than 250 new instructive examples
• Focuses on the tactical side of endgames rather than abstract theory
• Written by Ger Van Perlo, a correspondence grandmaster who spent over 30 years collecting endgame tactics
• Winner of both the ECF Book of the Year and ChessCafe Book of the Year Awards
• Covers a wide range of endgame positions and practical problem-solving scenarios

A proven resource for players who want to master endgame tactics while discovering why endings can be the most satisfying part of the game.

FAQ

What topics does this book cover?
The book focuses on endgame tactics, tactical ideas, and patterns found in practical endgames. It emphasises the tactical and creative side of endings rather than theoretical knowledge, with examples ranging from simple tricks to complex combinations.

How much new material is included in this modernised edition?
This updated edition is 25% larger than previous versions and includes more than 250 fresh examples. The book now contains over 1,300 endgame tactics and tricks in total.

Who was Ger Van Perlo and how did he create this book?
Ger Van Perlo (1932–2010) was a Dutch correspondence grandmaster who dedicated more than 30 years to systematically collecting and studying endgame tactics. His extensive research forms the foundation of this book.