School of Chess Excellence 1 - Endgame - Dvoretsky "Fantasy Themed Chess Pieces" as their real purpose does

as their real purpose does not become clear immediately

elegant guardian and protector

and attacks involving the sacrifice of pawns and/or pieces

Black's pieces curl up behind a row of pawns on the third rank and invite White to attack at which point they spring out from behind the barricades to give the aggressor a nasty shock

the prize money and the rules

School of Chess Excellence 1 - Endgame - Dvoretsky "Fantasy Themed Chess Pieces" as their real purpose doesMark Dvoretsky is regarded as the leading chess coach in the world, and in this series of books he reveals the training methods that have transformed so many of his pupils into champions. This first title is devoted to the endgame and examines a wide range of positions, taken mainly from games of the author's pupils. The comments are packed with practical advice and special test positions and frequent questions ensure that the reader's participation