Description of Fritz Trainer - Mueller: Chess Endgames 5: Endgame Principles Activity & Initiative
The first 4 DVDs in the series on the endgame cast some light on theoretical endgames and were systematically organised according to the distribution of material, starting with pawn endings and going on to deal with subjects such as the bishop pair and double rook endings. Now it is the turn of the underlying Endgame principles, which in this fifth DVD consist of activity, the initiative, mate and making the correct exchanges.
Activity is above all important when we consider the role of the kings in the endgame because it is then that they leave their protective shield of pawns and take an active part in the proceedings. A further major topic is the activity of the rook and it is not uncommon in the ending for a pawn to be sacrificed to obtain such activity. The chapter on initiative introduces, for example, endgames such as rook+knight against rook+knight, because neither of these pieces is suited to a passive role and even a slight initiative can be sufficient for victory. In the endgame mate should contantly be in your thoughts. So, for example, Stammas mate is treated, as are mating attacks in rook endings and the 4th phase of the game. The correct choice of pieces to exchange naturally always plays an important role, but generally speaking the cost of every wrong move increases in the endgame. Additionally, general rules of thumb, such as the side ahead in material exchanges pieces and the side which is trailing exchanges pawns, should be applied with the greatest of care. What you need to look out for will be explained to you in detail on the DVD. Video runnig time: 4 hrs 18 min.
Since 1988 grandmaster Dr. Karsten Mueller from Hamburg plays for the Hamburger Schachklub in the Bundesliga and in 1996 and 1997 he finished third in the German Championship. As an internationally renowned endgame expert he is the author of the endgame column in the ChessBase magazine and the author of the Endgame Corner column.
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Customer Reviews of Fritz Trainer - Mueller: Chess Endgames 5: Endgame Principles Activity & Initiative
Rearden Steel from San Jose Fritz Trainer - Mueller: Chess Endgames 5: Endgame Principles Activity & Initiative ReviewI have both the book and the DVD. In my opinion both are required to understand the material. The book alone is too dry. The DVD alone requires reference to the book to clarify many things.
Barb from Chicago Fritz Trainer - Mueller: Chess Endgames 5: Endgame Principles Activity & Initiative ReviewThe combination of the speed with which the material is presented and Karsten's Mueller's thick accent makes this a tedious DVD to learn from. In this case, it is probably better to buy Mueller's book.
John Galt from Orlando, Fl Fritz Trainer - Mueller: Chess Endgames 5: Endgame Principles Activity & Initiative ReviewMueller really knows his stuff. Because he has an accent for English speaks and goes very fast, be prepared to use the pause button liberally. But it's worth it.
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