{"product_id":"unbenannt-4-okt-_10-38","title":"Hansen\/Lakdawala: Chess Endgame Planning - Learn to Identify and Execute Better Plans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster Endgame Strategy Through Accurate Position Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChess 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to assess remaining resources—both immediate and hidden—to improve endgame planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy strategic and technical endgame positions alongside practical endgame studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork through numerous exercises to develop position-reading skills and decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the methods that elite players use to convert difficult positions into wins or holds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop the ability to recognize what concrete measures each position demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate players looking to convert endgame knowledge into reliable practical results will find a structured approach to the phase where precision determines outcomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kinds of endgame positions does this book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are the exercises structured, and can they be used with a coach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book part of a series, and do I need to read the first volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChess 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarstenChess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043331195200,"sku":"00177-2","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/Cyrus_Lakdawala_Carsten_Hansen_-_Chess_Endgame_Planning.jpg?v=1723312817","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/unbenannt-4-okt-_10-38","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}