Chess Endgames on PC-DVD & PC-CD

TOTAL CHESS ENDING (PC-CD)

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Alexander Panchenko
Total Chess Ending CD package includes two training courses: Theory and Practice of Chess Endings and Chess Endgame Training
Total Chess Ending course composed by GM Alexander Panchenko. It's aim is to teach a student the intricacies of the endgame through a theoretical section, which includes over 700 games/lectures, each of them illustrating theoretical and practical endgame methods, and training section, with more than 2450 endgame exercises, classified according to 500 endgame themes.
You get plenty of feedback and opportunity to track your progress.
•Study the training material and test your knowledge
•Review your rating history
•Keep track of the progress of multiple users. Compete against your friends and family members
•Practice by playing against a chess program
System requirements: IBM-compatible PC, 64 Mb RAM, Hard Disk 50 Mb of free disk space, Windows 7/XP/Vista. No additional software required.

TOTAL CHESS ENDING (DOWNLOAD VERSION)

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CHESS ENDGAME TRAINING (DOWNLOAD VERSION)

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CHESS ENDGAMES 1: BASIC KNOWLEDGE FOR BEGINNERS (PC-DVD)

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Karsten Mueller
Endgame theory constitutes the foundation of chess. You realize this in striking clarity once you obtain a won endgame, but in the end have to be content with a draw in the end because of a lack of necessary know-how. Such accidents can only be prevented by building up a solid endgame technique.
This is Karsten Müller's first DVD, and the grandmaster from Hamburg and endgame expert here lays the foundation for acquiring such a technique.
The first part of his training series can be started without any endgame knowledge. Only a knowledge of the rules of chess is assumed. But for a lot of club players this course will be a welcome brush-up, as a glance at the content confirms. The topics range from elementary endings such as mating with the queen, with rook and with two bishops and mating with bishop and knight.
The DVD also teaches the fundamentals of pawn endings, knight vs. pawns endings, bishop vs. knight endings, queen vs. pawns endings plus knight and bishop endings, including endings with bishop of the same and of opposite color. Those who have always felt that studying the endgame from textbooks is too uninspiring and too arduous, will enjoy this DVD and certainly profit from it. Video running time: 5.5 hours. Included on the DVD is a ChessBase 9.0 Reader.
System requirements: P-300Mhz, 64Mb RAM, Win 98SE/2000/XP/Vista, Windows Media Player 9, DVD ROM drive

CHESS ENDGAMES 2: ROOK ENDGAMES (PC-DVD)

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Endgame theory forms the basis for chess. This becomes painfully clear as soon as a player has reached a clearly won endgame, yet must finally content himself with a draw because he lacks the necessary know-how. Does this sound familiar? Then avoid such accidents and make endgames your strength by building up a solid endgame technique. With this second volume of his endgame training series, grandmaster and endgame expert Dr Karsten Mueller from Hamburg continues to lay the solid foundations for the last phase of the game. This DVD is dedicated exclusively to rook endgames: rook versus pawn, rook and pawn versus rook, rook and rook pawn versus rook, rook and two connected pawns versus rook. Those who have always found studying endgames with chess textbooks too dry and tedious will enjoy this DVD with its comfortable training system and benefit enormously in practical play. Complete video running time: 5 hours. Author: Dr. Karsten Mueller finished third in the German Championship in 1996 and 1997. As an internationally renowned endgame expert he is the author of the endgame column in the ChessBase magazine. His book „Fundamental Chess Endings“, which he co-authored with Frank Lamprecht and which was published in 2001 is already considered to be a modern classic.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 98 SE/2000/XP/Vista, Windows Media Player 9.0, DVD drive

CHESS ENDGAMES 3: MAJOR PIECE ENDGAMES (PC-DVD)

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The third part of the endgame series tackles queen endings, rook against minor pieces, queen against rook and queen against two rooks. Queen endings are not nearly as mysterious as they appear at first sight. Knowing a few rules of thumb and principles will make things very much easier for you. In the case of rook versus knight or bishop, you should not only know how to draw a pawnless endgame, but also when a fortress can be set up and when not. Something similar is the case for queen against rook, except of course that when there are no pawns the queen wins against the rook. In the duel against two rooks, further aspects come into play such as the coordination of the rooks. Those who have always found studying endgames with chess textbooks too dry and tedious will enjoy this DVD with its comfortable training system and benefit enormously - in better endgame play at the actual board. Complete video running time: 7 hours.
System requirements: P-300Mhz, Win98SE/2000/XP/Vista, 64Mb RAM, Windows Media Player 9, DVD ROM drive.

CHESS ENDGAMES 4: STRATEGICAL ENDGAMES (PC-DVD)

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In the fourth volume of the endgame series themes with more material are included such as rook and minor piece vs rook (and minor piece), rook vs two minor pieces, double rook endings, queen and knight vs queen and bishop, the bishop pair and endgame principles. Topics covered include: the Fischer endgame - rook and bishop vs rook and knight (which occurs quite frequently in practical play), when are queen and knight stronger than queen and bishop, which drawing methods exist in the pawnless endgame rook and bishop vs rook, which is quite often won over the board?Those who have always found studying endgames with chess textbooks too dry and tedious will enjoy this DVD with its comfortable training system and should benefit at the board. Complete video running time: approx. 6 hours. Dr. Karsten Mueller from Hamburg is an internationally renowned endgame expert. He is the author of the endgame column in the ChessBase magazine and the co-author of Fundamental Chess Endings, which was published in 2001 and is already considered to be a modern classic.
System requirements: Pentium 300Mhz+, 64MB RAM, Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista, DVD drive, Windows Media Player 9, soundcard. Published 2007

CHESS ENDGAMES 5: ENDGAME PRINCIPLES (PC-DVD)

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Endgame Principles: Activity & Initiative
The first 4 DVDs in the series on the endgame cast some light on theoretical endgames and were systematically organised according to the distribution of material, starting with pawn endings and going on to deal with subjects such as the bishop pair and double rook endings. Now it is the turn of the underlying endgame principles, which in this fifth DVD consist of activity, the initiative, mate and making the correct exchanges.
Activity is above all important when we consider the role of the kings in the endgame because it is then that they leave their protective shield of pawns and take an active part in the proceedings. A further major topic is the activity of the rook and it is not uncommon in the ending for a pawn to be sacrificed to obtain such activity. The chapter on initiative introduces, for example, endgames such as rook+knight against rook+knight, because neither of these pieces is suited to a passive role and even a slight initiative can be sufficient for victory. In the endgame mate should contantly be in your thoughts. So, for example, Stamma’s mate is treated, as are mating attacks in rook endings and the 4th phase of the game. The correct choice of pieces to exchange naturally always plays an important role, but generally speaking the cost of every wrong move increases in the endgame. Additionally, general rules of thumb, such as the side ahead in material exchanges pieces and the side which is trailing exchanges pawns, should be applied with the greatest of care. What you need to look out for will be explained to you in detail on the DVD.
Since 1988 grandmaster Dr. Karsten Mueller from Hamburg plays for the Hamburger Schachklub in the Bundesliga and in 1996 and 1997 he finished third in the German Championship. As an internationally renowned endgame expert he is the author of the endgame column in the ChessBase magazine.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 7/ XP/Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard.
Published 2010. Video running time: 4 hrs 18 mins.

CHESS ENDGAMES 6: ENDGAME PRINCIPLES (PC-DVD)

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Endgame principles: Domination & Prophylaxis
Karsten Mueller's endgame course has already taken its place amongst the modern classics in the study of the endgame. Whereas the first 4 DVDs of his series were systematically organised according to the distribution of material, Volume 6 continues the explanation of general endgame principles begun in Volume 5. The principles dealt with in this DVD are domination and prophylaxis, don't be over-hasty, zugzwang and schematic thinking.
Domination is the goal of methods involving restraint and restriction. Strategies for the restraint of the individual pieces are demonstrated, with a lot of emphasis on keeping knights on a short leash.
Prophylaxis is an individual and extremely important way of thinking. You spot your opponent's ideas and plans early on, so that you can take counter-measures in good time.
The principle "Don't be over-hasty" is one that has to be observed not only in the ending. Let Karsten Mueller show you the conditions under which you should take heed of it and specifically how you should employ it.
Zugzwang, on the other hand, is a typical endgame phenomenon. Important techniques such as triangulation and the battle for reserve tempi are dealt with in detail.
Schematic thinking is one of the few areas in which the human being is still superior to the computer. But be careful - no amount of schematic thinking can ever replace concrete calculation, and every rule of thumb has its exceptions. This DVD will help you learn what you must watch out for.
Since 1988 grandmaster Dr. Karsten Mueller from Hamburg has played for the Hamburger Schachklub in the Bundesliga and in 1996 and 1997 he finished third in the German Championship. As an internationally renowned endgame expert he is the author of the endgame column in the ChessBase magazine.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 7/ XP/Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard.
Published 2010. Video running time: 5 hours.

CHESS ENDGAMES 7: ENDGAME PRINCIPLES (PC-DVD)

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Endgame Principles: Weaknesses & Fortresses
The new 7th volume deals with many different aspects of endgame play: the art of pawn play, weaknesses, converting an advantage, stalemate, fortresses, the art of defence and typical mistakes. But the themes are connected in various ways. If you do not master the art of pawn pawn you will end up with weaknesses. And your opponent then must know how to convert this advantage, which is not only important in the endgame. Learn how to convert an extra piece or an exchange or how to exploit space advantage and better mobility. The themes the art or defence, fortress and stalemate are also intertwined. Never give up prematurely. Always fight to the end and accept the new challange. If your position has a solid fundament then you may surprisingly reach a fortress which might even be based on a stalemate. Mistakes make chess fascinating. We all commit errors in all phases of the royal game. Make yourself familiar with the most common sources of errors and learn from your own mistakes and from the mistakes of others.
The Grandmaster from Hamburg Dr. Karsten Mueller has played in the top division of the Bundesliga for the Hamburg Chess Club since 1988 and in 1996 and 1997 he came in third in the German Championship. An internationally recognised expert on the endgame, he writes the Endgame Column for ChessBase Magazine.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard.
Published 2010. Video running time: 5 hours, 40 mins.

CHESS ENDGAMES 8: PRACTICAL ROOK ENDINGS (PC-DVD)

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Rook endings are amongst the most frequently encountered endgames there are. It is precisely the area in which the effort put into training is particularly quickly repaid in the form of half and full points, because the knowledge of even a few rules of thumb and methods makes life a great deal easier and provides a guiding light even in complex positions.
The second DVD in Karsten Müller's series on the endgame was concerned with theoretical rook endings and was structured according to the distribution of material, but this DVD focuses on the themes which are to be found in rook endings. This course also starts with the endgame of rook against pawn because this particular constellation frequently occurs and can be understood and easily learned with the knowledge of a few techniques such as the bodycheck, intermediate check and the cutting off of the king.
When looking at equally common complex rook endings, emphasis is placed on basic techniques (e.g. the umbrella) and rules of thumb (such as "rooks belong behind passed pawns").
Karsten Müller also wants to help you with the training of your intuition. After all, the real art of the royal game can best be seen in the recognition of exceptions to the rules.
The grandmaster from Hamburg Dr. Karsten Mueller has been playing in the top division of the Bundesliga for the Hamburg Chess Club since 1988 and in 1996 and 1997 he came in third in the German Championship. An internationally recognised expert on the endgame, he writes the Endgame Column for ChessBase Magazine.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 7/XP/Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard.
Published 2011. Video running time: 3 h 41 min.
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CHESS ENDGAMES 9: ROOK AND MINOR PIECE (PC-DVD)

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Karsten Mueller
Endings with rook and minor piece against rook and minor piece occur very frequently - even more often than rook endings - but there is not much literature on them. This new endgame DVD fills this gap. The four different material constellations rook and knight vs rook and knight, rooks and opposite coloured bishops and same coloured bishops and rook and bishop vs rook and knight are dealt with. The last configuration has been split into two chapters as those endings where the side with the bishop is better are completely different from examples in which the knight is trying to win. Furthermore, the endgame expert looks at a few positions with four rooks to discuss the extremely important theme of the correct rook exchange. In view of the different material constellations Karsten Müller explains many guidelines like e.g. "With knights even a small initiative weighs heavily", "Opposite coloured bishops favour the attacker", "Space advantage and a good bishop are important with same coloured bishops", "Fighting against a knight the bishop prefers open positions and a fluid pawn structure, the knight wants to have full control". But Karsten Müller also wants to help you to train your intuition. After all the real art of the royal game can be best seen in the recognition of exceptions to the rules.
The Grandmaster from Hamburg Dr. Karsten Mueller has been playing in the top division of the Bundesliga for the Hamburg Chess Club since 1988 and in 1996 and 1997 he came in third in the German Championship. An internationally recognised expert on the endgame, he writes the Endgame Column for ChessBase Magazine.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 7/XP/Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard.
Published 2011. Video running time: 7 hrs. 38 min.
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CHESS ENDGAMES 10: ROOK AND TWO MINOR PIECES (PC-DVD)

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Although the distribution of material with a rook and two minor pieces against a rook and two minor pieces is a very common one in practical play, there is very little literature on the subject apart from that dealing with questions relating to the bishop pair. This gap should be plugged by the present DVD.
The harmony and coordination of the minor pieces, such as for example "the geometry of the knight pair" constitute a subject which lends itself very well to being examined in connection with rooks. Should the knights be defending one another or standing side by side? Other typical questions are: when is the combination rook+bishop+knight superior to the trio of rook and 2 knights? When should we liquidate to an ending with rook and minor piece against rook and minor piece, the sort of theme dealt with in the 9th endgame DVD? What are the rules of thumb and methods which we can deduce from this? For example is a slight initiative even greater when there are a rook + 2 knights against a rook + 2 knights?
In addition, attention will be paid to the restricting the mobility of the knights by means of Steinitz’ restriction method and questions of pawn handling such as Capablanca's rule. Some examples with 4 rooks are also considered so as to be able to examine a question which is important in practical play: when to exchange rooks. Also examined here in systematic fashion are many aspects of piece coordination which are also important in the middlegame and models are worked out to help you to better assimilate the important question of harmony.
The Grandmaster from Hamburg Dr. Karsten Mueller has been playing in the top division of the Bundesliga for the Hamburg Chess Club since 1988 and in 1996 and 1997 he came in third in the German Championship. An internationally recognised expert on the endgame, he writes the Endgame Column for ChessBase Magazine.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows 7/XP/Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard.
Published 2012. Video running time: 7 hrs. 38 min.
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DVORETSKY'S ENDGAME MANUAL (PC-CD)

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Mark Dvoretsky
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Russian International Master Mark Dvoretsky is perhaps the most respected chess instructor in the world today. His latest work, Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual, is sure to become a classic on one of the most difficult and subtile phases in chess. It covers all the most important positions required for endgame mastery, from elementary king-and-pawn endings to complex rook or queen endgames that have baffled even top grandmasters.
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System requirements: 32Mb RAM, Win 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, CD-ROM drive.

ENDGAME FIREWORKS (PC-DVD)

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Alexei Shirov
On this DVD Alexei Shirov shows that in the endgame, it is possible to keep struggling for the full point to the very last - if you are creative and ambitious. Because even in objectively quite balanced positions, you can frequently find ways to sharpen or complicate the fight. For the tournament player, often all that matters is to be able to pose practical problems which his or her opponent might finally fail to solve. Thus Shirov sees himself rather as an endgame practicioner, putting down his successes in this phase of the game less to concrete knowledge about theoretical positions than to the understanding of general principles, good intuition and exact calculation of variations..
One main emphasis of the DVD is the endgame with rooks and different coloured bishops which Shirov finds particularly interesting, analysing five examples. Another important feature is the very complex and difficult ending with four rooks (three examples), where he works out most helpful general principles.
All in all, Shirov examines 17 examples from his own games, among them his famous different coloured bishop ending versus Topalov which went around the whole world.
Alexei Shirov was born in Riga, Latvia. At the beginning of the 1990s, a comet-like ascent brought the young Latvian to the top of the chess world. In his early twenties he already had an Elo rating of nearly 2750 and belonged to the absolute elite. Since then Shirov has been one of the best players in the world, delighting all chess fans with original and amazing ideas on the board.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard. Published 2008. Running time 4 hours, 30 mins.

ENDGAMES FOR EXPERTS (PC-DVD)

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Rustam Kasimdzhanov
If you want to play successful chess you must pay great attention to the endgame. Because it is only if you handle the endgame correctly that you can turn an advantageous position into a full point or save half a point from an inferior position. On this DVD, Rustam Kasimdzhanov analyses the type of practical endgames which tournament players encounter on a daily basis. We are talking here about endgames which are still full of life, endgames which in the final analysis must be played out over the board. Using selected games of his own, he shows the importance of understanding positional factors such as an advantage in space, piece activity, pawn weaknesses, strong and weak squares, pawn majorities, passed pawns, etc. He explains what has to be known in order to make the correct strategic decisions and to find the correct plan in such endings. Studying the examples in this 3.5 hour long video course will certainly pay off for you in your own games. Kasimdzhanov's outstanding and easily understandable explanations will certainly help you to substantially improve your own performance in the endgame.
Rustam Kasimdzhanov, the grandmaster from Uzbekistan has for many years been known as a very strong and imaginative player. However in 2004 Rustam Kasimdzhanov shocked the chess world by winning the FIDE world chess championship title, beating a string of world-class players like Ivanchuk, Grischuk, Topalov and Adams in the process.
System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard. Published 2008.

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ROOK ENDGAMES (PC-CD)

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Nikolai Minev
Rook and pawn endings are the most frequently encountered type of endgame and this handy CD offers practical advice on how best to play them. Part one explains the most important strategic and tactical elements associated with rook endings. Familiarity with these ideas will save you time in a game situation. Part two shows some important positions in rook and pawn endgames and how best to play them. International Master Minev includes enough material to enable any club or tournament player to enter a rook and pawn ending with confidence. Foreword by GM Yasser Seirawan who found the book version so useful that it was translated from Bulgarian to English at his insistence.
System requirements: Pentium, Win98+, 16Mb RAM. Requires ChessBase6+/Fritz6+ or PGN reader. Material is in ChessBase and PGN format.

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF CHESS ENDINGS (DOWNLOAD VERSION)

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