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endgame ? ?the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board? ? thefreedictionary.com For over one hundred years, the world's best chess players and teachers have told students to study the endgame. Why? Consider this common scenario: you do well in the opening, you turn this into a clear middlegame advantage, then your lack of endgame skill prevents you from winning the game. Complete game considerations and planning (key factors in correct opening and middlegame strategy) are only possible if you possess a firm grasp of basic endgame principles and key endgame positions.Improving your play in the final phase of the game will make both your opening and middlegame stronger. In Silman's Complete Endgame Course, famed writer, speaker, player and International Master Jeremy Silman has created the one and only endgame book you?ll need as you move up the ladder from beginner to tournament player to possession of the coveted Master title. [Edit review] [Delete review]