100 Endgame Patterns You Must Know

by Jesús de la Villa

If you are aware of endgame patterns, you spot key moves quicker, analyse and calculate better, avoid making errors and memorize what you have studied more fully.

Most of the patterns Jesus de la Villa presents in this new book are from the phase of the game just before a theoretical endgame turns up. Knowing these practical endgame fundamentals will enable you to fully reap the benefits of what you learned in De la Villa’s widely acclaimed classic 100 Endgames You Must Know.

Studying patterns only makes sense if you are going to encounter them frequently. De la Villa presents those that have the greatest practical importance and explains and illustrates them with carefully selected examples. To show the patterns as clearly as possible, he mainly concentrates on positions in which both sides have just one piece. Presenting positions with
more pieces risks blurring the picture and making motifs less straightforward.

The fact that players think in patterns has an important side-effect: their endgame errors tend to repeat themselves. That’s why De la Villa has not just included examples from games of elite GM’s but also of amateurs. Errors are always instructive and working with this book will seriously reduce the number of typical mistakes you are prone to make. The many practical exercises that De la Villa has selected will help you improve and retain what you have learned.

Genres: Chess

464 pages, Paperback

First published December 13, 2021

Reviews

[Daniel Castro · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book, but i gave 4 stars because there's a good ammount of typos like missing pieces in diagrams, wrogn symbols of checks and wrong indications of who's to move.

[AbdElsatar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chess should be learned backwards, starting with the endgame, then the middlegame, and finally the opening.
A solid foundation in endgame technique is crucial for chess mastery. Therefore, it is often suggested to start by studying endgame principles before delving into the complexities of middlegame strategy and opening theory.
Mastering the endgame allows players to convert their advantages into wins and avoid losses from promising positions
De la Villa's "100 Endgames You Must Know" is a must-have for any chess player seeking to improve their endgame skills. This classic text provides a comprehensive collection of essential endgame positions, accompanied by clear explanations and practical advice. A valuable resource for players of all levels.
I've lost many games, even when I had a winning position, due to my lack of endgame knowledge. I often struggle to convert my advantage under time pressure or even when I have plenty of time.

وإليكم المراجعة باللغة العربية الجميلة:

يجب تعلم الشطرنج بشكل عكسي، بدءًا بالنهايات ثم منتصف الدور وأخيرًا الافتتاح.
إن فهم قواعد النهايات هو مفتاح إتقان الشطرنج. لذلك، يوصى بشدة بدراسة النهايات أولاً، ثم بناء على ذلك، الانتقال إلى مراحل اللعب الأخرى.
إن البدء بدراسة النهايات في الشطرنج، هو أفضل طريقة لبناء أساس قوي للعبة. فهذا النهج يمنحك الفهم العميق للمبادئ الأساسية التي تحكم النهايات، مما يساعدك على اتخاذ قرارات أفضل وتحقيق نتائج أفضل في جميع مراحل اللعبة.
وبالتالي تعرف ما تريد الوصول اليه في النهايات من أجل أن تحصر على نهاية دور رابحة تستطيع أن تكسبها بسهولة
أنا خسرت العديد من الادوار رغم انها وضع مكسب لي بسبب عدم معرفتي الجيدة بالنهايات وكيف أنهي الدور لي سواء تحت ضغط الوقت أو حتى عندما امتلك الوقت