Must Know Rook Endgames (Annotated Games only)

Publication details not specified.The endgame is the final phase where many chess games are decided. The majority of players focus primarily on opening preparation and attack training, disregarding the endings. They feel that studying endgame principles is boring since there is no place for brilliant sacrifices and complex mating attacks.Endgames may look simple in the eyes of an amateur player. Only strong players understand that nothing separates a beginner from an experienced player more than a good endgame technique. Rook endgames are the most common of all, so we will focus on them. Here is a list of 7 rook endings that every competitive player must know how to play.