Silman s Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master

I use this book to coach kids aged under 15. Their rating varies from 1000 to 1700. I also recommend the book to adults rated below 2000. From constant use I can say that this is an excellent tool for learning the endgame whatever your level is (up to 2300 as mentioned in the book). If you are already a decent player, check the chapters aimed at the lower rated players to ensure that you have all the essentials covered (it's a very good revision book). Then go to the chapters aimed at your level and move on from there. The explanations and ideas transmitted are crystal clear - both I and my students have been able to follow them without too much effort. The exercises have also been chosen well. I can really recommend this book. Of course, if you are looking for a comprehensive book covering all endgames, this is not the right choice. Try something by Averbakh for that.

Good

Helping me to advance and Help my students too.

All good

A fine endgame book, and probably especially useful for a first study of endgames. However, it feels sometimes it is trying to make things simpler than they are. Endgame positions are usually very “unstable” - small tweak in the position can change the outcome completely. I think the book should have emphasised that a little more. Great explanations though and definitely a book I can recommend. I would only suggest to interested readers to also consider the Dvoretsky’s endgame book after reading this one or reading them in parallel.

The book met my expectations. I am completely satisfied with the purchase and recommend it to other chess lovers.

He loves it! Perfect present for a chess nut!

That's exactly the book I was looking for. This book is organized by Elo level ( start with overkill mates, then with easy mates and, and then gradually explain more complex positions). Its amazing how he explain clearly some position and what to look for. I learned something even in the easy endgames. This book is easy to read, fun and I'm learning a lot from it.