Top 87 Endgame Chess Books to Transform Your Game — Curated by IM Thomas Engqvist

Описание: In this special episode of Chesslovers, IM Thomas Engqvist presents 87 of the most instructive endgame chess books ever written, covering the full spectrum of endgame play — from fundamental technique to the most subtle and complex positions.

The books discussed are authored by Aagaard, Averbakh, Balashov, Berger, Cheron, Chernev, Cvetkov, Dvoretsky, Emms, Engqvist de la Villa, Euwe, Fine, Giddings, Griffiths, Grivas, Hooper, Kasparjan, Keres, Konoval, Korchnoi, Lamprecht, Levenfish, Makarov, Mednis, Müller, Nunn, Pachman, Panchenko, Pinter, Portisch, Prandstetter, Rabinovich, Sarközy, Seirawan, Shankland, Silman, Smyslov, Speelman, Tattersall, Ward, and Znosko-Borovsky.

With a balance of deep instructional insight, practical advice, and engaging storytelling, this episode explores what makes each of these works valuable and how they can help players improve their results when the board is stripped down to its essentials. The lessons found in these books remain highly relevant for players of all levels — from ambitious club players to advanced competitors — and across all playing styles.

This video is ideal for players who want to:

Build a strong and reliable endgame foundation

Improve technique in pawn endings, rook endings, minor-piece endings and queen endings.

Understand both classical principles and modern endgame ideas

Discover the best endgame books for serious chess improvement

Whether you are looking for your next great endgame book, aiming to convert more advantages into wins, or simply enjoying thoughtful reflections on chess instruction and literature, this episode offers both practical guidance and lasting inspiration.

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