Editorial La Casa del ajedrez, Madrid, 2005, in Spanish language, paperback, 224 pp, 450 grams, condition: fine, as new.

"The secret of endgame play that experts know but few beginners understand is knowing the outcome of an endgame without having to calculate every move. All you need to do is know which positions are favorable, and why. Of course, to achieve this goal, you need to master some basic procedures. Players who have these skills can properly assess middlegame positions in order to successfully advance to the endgame. This book will serve as a tool for doing so without resorting to exhausting and complex calculations. It should be noted that it is still important to play tactically well, even in the endgame: moves in this phase of the game require the utmost precision, even when the position presented appears to be advantageous. The aim of this two-volume work is to reveal all the secrets of endgames. 54 lessons covering pawn and minor piece endgames (part 1), and heavy piece endgames and other topics related to this phase of the game (part 2). We have carefully selected "secret" keys, and we can assure you that you will not waste your precious time studying positions that rarely occur in real games. However, you should not limit yourself to learning the content of the lessons, but should practice with the tests that follow each one. It is also advisable to practice these positions by reasoning the solution and delving deeper into the subject. In time, you will understand why chess is "the king among all other human games."