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Endgame books for beginer/intermediate

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teal604

Hi, any suggestions on the best books for endgame study?  I'm thinking: Silmans Complete Endgame Course.  Are there any endgame books that are a must have?  Thanks for any info:)

farbror
"Just the Facts" is good and if you find a copy of the book by James Howell (out of print) I think that one is also quite good. I am sorry I cannot remeber the title. They are all called more or less the same.
teal604
Thanks for the suggestions:)
rgp89
Any other books as a suggestion?
Loomis

The Silman book is nice for a beginner/intermediate (I am learning from it!). It is organized by rating, but don't be afraid to read the material 200-400 points higher than your rating and definitely master everything up to your rating class.

 

The Silman book is almost completely endgame technique and not really endgame strategy. So, it doesn't really help you in how to make plans in unclear endgames (except to aim for one of the winning positions he teaches about).