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In this video, International Master Thomas Engqvist presents his 91st recommended chess endgame book: 2020 Endgame Maze.

What makes this book particularly interesting is that all the games were played during the pandemic in 2020. As a result, many of the examples come from online rapid and blitz games, reflecting the practical endgame challenges faced by today’s players.

The authors from the Informator team in Belgrade, Serbia, divide the material into four sections: pawn endings, minor-piece endings, rook endings, and queen endings, providing a comprehensive guide to the most important endgame types.

One of the book’s standout features is its treatment of queen and two pawns versus queen. This notoriously difficult ending is explained through numerous instructive examples from both the attacking and defending sides.

The section on rook endings spans around 70 pages and includes many examples of the Lucena position, one of the fundamental winning techniques every serious chess player should know.

Suitable for beginners, club players, tournament competitors and professionals alike, this book offers practical instruction and a wealth of instructive examples to improve your endgame play.