C.J.S. Purdy on the Endgame (C.J.S. Purdy Gold Chess Series) [Paperback]

Frank P. Hutchings (Author), John Purdy (Author), Ralph J. Tykodi (Compiler)

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ISBN-10: 1888710039 | ISBN-13: 978-1888710038 | Publication Date: May 2002

Studying the endgame is the surest road to winning, and quick improvement, when playing those protracted or strategic struggles. Purdy shows his wisdom on the endgame from articles collected from his chess publications Australasian Chess Review, Check, and his legendary Chess World, and offers anecdotal stories and great examples on one of the most pleasant ways to learn the last phase of chess, the endgame.

Topics include: The Horwitz Bishop, Bridge Building, and an original contribution by Purdy (A Fascinating Battle Between Rook and Bishop, singled out by endgame expert Karsten Muller in his foreword) are only a sampling of the 19 chapters which are loaded with expert advice.

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About the Author

International Master C.J.S. Purdy was born in Australia and was the world's first Correspondence Chess Champion, and author of many chess periodicals from the 1930s to the 1970s. Ex-chess champion Bobby Fischer called Purdy the best teacher on chess.

Product Details

• Paperback: 247 pages
• Publisher: Thinkers' Press (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888710039
• ISBN-13: 978-1888710038
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #563,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most Pleasant Ways To Learn The Last Phase of Chess, February 27, 2008

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This review is from: C.J.S. Purdy on the Endgame (C.J.S. Purdy Gold Chess Series) (Paperback)

"Why is it that most strong chess players recommend to other players a definite study of the endgame?
Because it is the surest road to winning, and quick improvement, when playing those protracted or strategic struggles.

And what about our author, International Master C.J.S. Purdy, what was his stance?
In How Purdy Won, The Correspondence Chess Career of a World Champion, the vast majority of Purdy's wins in the finals were in the endgame---the proff is always in the actual examples.

In Purdy's Guid to Good Chess he espoused the endgame, even offering some important advice missing from many instructional manuals.

Now, in On the Endgame, Purdy's wisdom on the endgame from his chess publications Australasian Chess Review, Check, and his legendary Chess World, offer anecdotal stories and great examples on one of the MOST PLEASANT WAYS TO LEARN THE LAST PHASE OF CHESS, the endgame.

The topics are entirely practical and offer anyone a significant opportunity to improve their handling of the pieces as well as learn their true value when that time comes to cash in the point:
The Horwitz Bishop, Bridge Building, and an original contribution by Purdy (A Fascinating Battle Between Rook and Bishop, singled out by endgame expert Karsten Muller in his Foreword) are only a sampling of the 19 chapters which are loaded with expert advice.

The late Cecil Purdy was a brilliant expositor of good chess play, writing, and teaching; Prof. Ralph Tykodi compiled coaxed; Frank Hutchings and John Purdy co-edited; and Grandmaster Karsten Muller checked the book for accuracy and made valuable improvements....."
[from the book of the back cover]