In the first volume of Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player attention is given to the three key elements of practical play. These three aspects arent closely related to each other but together form the key to improvement for any ambitious chess player. In the first 3 chapters Ris explores the most essential positions for rook endgames offering practical advice along the way. He also offers ways to sharpen tactical vision in chapters four to six. In particular he seeks to cultivate an ability