– Covers critical endgame structures including rook endings, bishop and pawn connections, and "pawn walls".
is a highly-regarded chess improvement book by Jonathan Hawkins , published in 2012 by Mongoose Press . Amateur to IM: Proven Ideas and Training Methods
– Focuses on calculation "reference points," planning, and learning from classical players like Capablanca. bishop and pawn connections
The book is available through several major retailers and platforms: Amateur to IM: Proven Ideas and Training Methods
– Deeply analyzes specific positions that serve as building blocks for a player's broader understanding. Key Training Methods The book encourages a "bottom-up" approach to chess study:
Mastering a set of "tabiyas" (standard positions) that provide a foundation for complex middlegame transitions. Availability and Formats
Identifying specific squares or patterns (like key squares in king and pawn endings) to simplify calculation.