Van Perlo's Endgame Tactics: A Comprehensive Guide to the Sunny Side of Chess Endgames

by Ger Van Perlo

This is the new and substantially expanded edition of a modern chess classic. Upon its publication in 2006, Van Perlo s Endgame Tactics won the two most prestigious book awards in the chess world, as it was elected both the English Chess Federation Book of the Year and the ChessCafe Book of the Year. By chance, in 2013 publisher New In Chess discovered an unexpected treasure trove, a previously unpublished further batch of endgame tactics collected by Dutch correspondence grandmaster Ger van Perlo (1932-2010). In this new edition of Van Perlo s Endgame Tactics more than 300 fresh examples have been added, making this fourth edition 25% bigger than its predecessors. Why has Van Perlo s Endgame Tactics been such a fantastic success? To begin with because it made many regular chess players appreciate for the first time that endings are fun. Secondly, because you always work harder at something you enjoy, it actually improves your endgame play. You, too, can make the first step towards improving your endgame skills and beat more opponents by learning to love the endgame. Why is it that you usually look at only a couple of pages in any endgame theory book you see? You ll find out here. Sit back, forget about theoretical endgames, and enjoy the entertainment of real life chess in Endgame Tactics!"

Genres: Chess

608 pages, Paperback

First published May 21, 2006

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is without doubt the most enjoyable chess book that I have ever owned.

[Jamey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ger Van Perlo, i want to personally thank you for creating such an absolute masterpiece on paper. This book has not only expanded my knowledge, but added a sense of Depth to my life. I can finally say that there is reason to live, after studying all the numerous endgame possibilities i believe to have achieved a higher understanding of Chess and Endgames. Van Perlo’s book has saved me from falling into this endless void, although we learn how to counteract in endgames, i feel as if Life itself is an endgame. We are provided only one opportunity to succeed or fail and that knowledge is worth more than any Chess game. Thank you Van Perlo for Changing my life.

[Carter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This came highly recommended. The quality however, is rather mixed. There is not much, here. I suspect Dvoretsky's material, perhaps Mueller, and Nunn is better to work with. Not recommended.