2020 Endgame Maze

Timeless Technique for the 2020s and Beyond

A harsh truth in chess: a beautifully orchestrated game can all come crashing down in one false move during the endgame.

And if even the pros are losing games by missing standard ‘book endings’, think about how many extra points you can convert in your own games!

In 2020 Endgame Maze, you’ll see exactly how the pros are capitalizing on these simple - but often subtle - endgame mistakes for big wins…or saving a losing game from the brink of endgame tragedy.

Brought to you by Chess Informant, one of the world’s premier publishers of chess content, you’ll see some of the most exciting and instructive endgames from 2020 - a year when online tournaments and rapid time controls resulted in some very interesting chess!

A Perfect Workbook for Any Endgame Manual

Sorted by theme, you’ll first test your current knowledge with quiz exercises in each chapter. Then, you’ll dive into real endgames played by top pros like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Wesley So, and others to learn must-know endgame techniques that crop up often in practice.

Many lessons feature standard book endgames that you’ll learn in any endgame manual - making this a perfect practical workbook to exercise your endgame technique. But even if you’re a little weak on your endgame knowledge, the concise, eloquent explanations in this book also make it a great stand-alone textbook.

You’ll learn:

♟ Pawn endings - master the art of saving ‘reserve tempi’, forcing your opponent into zugzwang so you can take control with your king and pawns

♞ Minor piece endings - learn how the unique characteristics of the knight and bishop can administer an iron-clad defense…even when your opponent is up in material!

♜ Rook endings - see how common rook endgames like the Lucena Position and Philidor Draw come into play at top level

♛ Queen endings - the mobility of the queen makes it the perfect piece to deliver perpetual check - learn how to use it to secure a draw, or avoid the draw if you’re ahead

After these essential endgame lessons, you can put your knowledge to the test in a dedicated quiz chapter covering all the concepts in the course. Let’s face it…you can never get enough endgame practice!

Don’t let precious points slip away from you in the endgame - get 2020 Endgame Maze and make sure your technique is razor sharp throughout the ages.