King Daniel. Power Play 16. King: Test Your Rook Endgames

ChessBase, 2011.This DVD aims to provide you with the practical skills and knowledge that you will need to play a rook and pawn endgame. Based on his playing experience, Grandmaster Daniel King reveals what is essential knowledge, saving you time in your studies.The first section of the DVD compromises some basics – common positions you simply must understand if you enter a rook and pawn endgame, such as rook and pawn against rook.In the second section common scenarios are discussed, for example, endgames with all pawns on one wing, and endgames where one side has an extra pawn on one side of the board.In the third section, you can gauge your knowledge by studying some specially prepared test positions. The Power Play series is suitable for anyone looking to improve their chess but also provides ready-made lessons and exercises for a trainer.Grandmaster Daniel King has been a professional chess player for more than 20 years. During that time he represented his country on many occasions, including a historic match victory over the Soviet Union in Reykjavik, in 1990.At the same time, he has distinguished himself as a coach, helping many of England‘s younger generation to achieve their potential. Besides his chess career, he has built up a reputation as a commentator on television, radio, and the internet. He is also an award-winning author of more than 15 books.The Power Play Series:
Power Play 1 - Mating Patterns.
Power Play 2 - Attacking the king.
Power Play 3 - Pawn storm.
Power Play 4 - Start Right.
Power Play 5 - Pawns.
Power Play 6 - Pawns, Pieces & Plans.
Power Play 7 - Improve your pieces.
Power Play 8 - Knights and Bishops.
Power Play 9 - major pieces vs. minor pieces.
Power Play 10 - Calculation.
Power Play 11 - Defence.
Power Play 12 - The Hedgehog.
Power Play 13 - The Squeeze.
Power Play 14 - Test Your Tactics.
Power Play 15 - Practical Pawn Endgames.
Power Play 16 - Test Your Rook Endgames.
Power Play 17 - Attack with 1.e4.
Power Play 18 - The Sicilian Najdorf.
Power Play 20 - Test your Attacking Chess.
Power Play 21 - A Repertoire for Black against the Anti-Sicilians.New In Chess (Shop):
"The PowerPlay DVD series by GM Daniel King is one of the most successful chess instruction tools today.".