Rook endgames are the most frequently recurring endgames and also one of the most exciting areas of chess, with mind bending tactical opportunities and dizzying nuances available. They have unsurprisingly been a big topic in endgame literature, with a heavy focus on the set theoretical positions and their logic and fixed conclusions (see the excellent Theoretical Rook Endgames by GM Sam Shankland, published as a sister volume to this book as the peak example of this).

Conceptual Rook Endgames goes in a different direction. Focused on two dozen major concepts, the book explains the mechanisms of rook endgames in a novel way, by building foundations with simple examples, which can be seen in the most complicated examples as well. Rook endgames will remain rich and surprising, as they are for the greats, but armed with this book, your comprehension of them will skyrocket.

About the Author
Grandmaster Jacob Aagaard is the most talented chess writer of his generation. He won the British Championship in 2007, but is mostly known for his multi-award winning books and his work with students that have won club, country, state, national, continental and world championships, as well as Olympiad golds (board and overall), the World Cup and Candidates tournament.

Reviews

"Aagaard succeeds in presenting an approach that is both educational and realistic. The PDF excerpt indicates that the subject may be complicated for less experienced players, but the book will be instructive even for this group. Thus, the book is well worth it for various playing strengths." -- Zyon Kollen, www.schaaksite.nl

Book Information
ISBN 9781784831943
Author Jacob Aagaard
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Quality Chess UK LLP
Publisher Quality Chess UK LLP
Weight(grams) 760g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 170mm * 25mm