Speelman Jon. Endgame Preparation: Advanced Analysis of Important Areas

London: B.T. Batsford Limited, 1997. — 173 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7134-4000-7.Endgame preparation? Rather an odd idea you may think, or maybe merely a misnomer. Despite the proliferation and depth of modern opening theory one still can´t be absolutely certain, when one sits down to play a game of chess, what the final endgame will be - or for that matter what one´s opponent will play on his first move. However, if you do reach an endgame then you can approach it well armed and with the right attitude.Sections:
Tactic in endgame.
Zugzwang.
Material balance.
Weak pawns
Guidelines