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Ward: Starting out: Rook Endgames Bestseller a sporty and combative characterEndgames with kings, rooks and pawns are by far the most common type; it is estimated that rook endgames are reached in nearly one in five of all chess games. It is clear that a firm understanding of them is required in order to become self assured in this typical phase of the game. And yet it is exactly this area in which many players drop precious points or half points through a lack of either technique or understanding.\r\nIn this easy to read