Understanding Chess Harmony

There have been many chess books written on endgame play, but strangely one area has been largely neglected: battles where one or both sides have two pieces left. This is bizarre given that an incredible number of games reach exactly this scenario. In "Understanding Chess Harmony", Glenn Flear takes steps to redress the balance by examining in detail a multitude of positions of this genre: double rook endgames; positions with two minor pieces each; rook and bishop versus rook and knight; queen and rook each; queen and bishop versus queen and knight - the combinations are endless. Of particular interest in this type of ending is how well the various pieces interact; how well they work in harmony. In trying to understand these positions, mechanical endgame technique is often not sufficient; both middlegame skills and experience of the endgame come into play. Conversely, a thorough study of this book will not only help the reader in endgame play; it will also strengthen their perception of how pieces combine at all stages of the game. It is a guide to both endgame technique and piece teamwork. It is written by a renowned endgame expert. It is ideal for club and tournament players.