In this major twovolume work renowned endgame theoretician John Nunn teaches the skills that are most important to success in practical endgames. Going beyond standard texts Dr Nunn shows how to apply knowledge of standard endgames to find the right methods in tricky reallife practical situations even when they differ greatly from the idealized forms given by traditional endgame manuals. Identifies new and important motifs which occur repeatedly in overtheboard play Tactical elements are