Schacksnack

In this 45-minute video, Thomas Engqvist presents and explains the classic chess book How to Play Chess Endings by Eugene Znosko-Borovsky.

First published in English in 1940, this timeless work explains the fundamental principles of the endgame in a clear yet advanced way that remains highly relevant for modern players of all levels.

Znosko-Borovsky lived a remarkable life: he experienced the Russo-Japanese War, the First World War and the Russian Revolution before settling in Paris in the 1920s. Writing in Russian and French, he later became one of the most influential chess authors in the English-speaking world.

In this lecture you will learn:

• Essential endgame principles every chess player should know

• Practical examples from the book

• Why these ideas still matter today

• Games played against Alexander Alekhine

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, these endgame ideas will deepen your understanding and improve your practical play.