Hansen/Lakdawala: Chess Endgame Planning - Learn to Identify and Execute Better Plans

Autor: Hansen, Carsten; Lakdawala, Cyrus
Verlag / Hersteller: CarstenChess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Sprache: Englisch

Master Endgame Strategy Through Accurate Position Assessment

Chess Endgame Planning by IM Cyrus Lakdawala and FM Carsten Hansen teaches intermediate players how to recognize hidden resources and formulate winning plans when material alone no longer determines the outcome.

The endgame often confounds players: advantages evaporate, draws slip away, and precision becomes elusive. The book addresses this paradox by showing how strong players like Rubinstein, Capablanca, and Carlsen extract maximum value from limited resources through systematic position reading.

This second volume in the Beyond Chess Basics series combines strategic and technical endgame instruction with practical studies and exercises, designed for independent work or guided study with a coach.

Highlights

• Learn to assess remaining resources—both immediate and hidden—to improve endgame planning
• Study strategic and technical endgame positions alongside practical endgame studies
• Work through numerous exercises to develop position-reading skills and decision-making
• Understand the methods that elite players use to convert difficult positions into wins or holds
• Develop the ability to recognize what concrete measures each position demands

Intermediate players looking to convert endgame knowledge into reliable practical results will find a structured approach to the phase where precision determines outcomes.

FAQ

What kinds of endgame positions does this book cover?
The book addresses both strategic endgames (positions where planning and positional understanding dominate) and technical endgames (where precise calculation is required). It includes practical endgame studies alongside real game examples.

How are the exercises structured, and can they be used with a coach?
The book includes numerous exercises designed for independent study, but they are also suitable for working through with a coach. This flexibility allows players to study at their own pace or with guided instruction.

Is this book part of a series, and do I need to read the first volume?
Chess Endgame Planning is the second book in the Beyond Chess Basics series. While it stands alone as a complete endgame instruction manual, readers interested in foundational material may benefit from the first volume.