Sharp Endgames by Esben Lund (Paperback)

This Sharp Endgames by Esben Lund is an English-language chess training book on endgames, built around 16 decision-making parameters and more than 100 carefully selected exercises that help you judge positions more accurately.

What the book covers

This is not a book to read passively from start to finish. Sharp Endgames is designed as training material that encourages independent thinking at the board. The exercises are tied to the author’s decision-making parameters, so you do more than find the right move — you also learn why it is the right move.

The format is especially practical. You can work through the positions with a training partner or with a chess engine, and the book even includes step-by-step instructions for setting up an engine for this kind of study. That makes it a useful choice for players who want to train actively rather than simply browse variations.

Why it stands out

Endgames are often the most demanding phase of the game, where precision and clear evaluation matter most. This book helps bring structure to that process. Instead of relying on memorisation alone, you get a framework for understanding positions and drawing practical conclusions for your own play.

It will appeal to ambitious tournament players, coaches and anyone who wants a more focused way to work on endgames. This paperback edition is a straightforward softcover format.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Esben Lund
• Language: English
• Subject: endgames
• Training format: practical study book with exercises
• Decision parameters: 16
• Exercises: more than 100
• Edition: paperback