The authors Müller and Pajeken focus on the practical side of endgames in this book. They not only highlight all the important aspects of a successful endgame strategy, but also explain the implementation and application of the necessary principles and thinking methods in tournament practice. Through numerous outstanding examples from current tournament events, the authors provide many useful tips and insights for perfect endgame play. For instance, they discuss the causes of typical mistakes and demonstrate how to avoid them. They explain how to correctly and prudently capitalize on an advantage, and they also address the psychological aspects of endgame practice. Staying true to their goal of being as practical as possible, the book contains, in addition to high-quality and demanding instructional units, more than 250 exercises with thoroughly commented solutions, allowing the reader to test and reinforce their newly acquired knowledge.