Database Packages & Chess Training Software

Grandmasters use ChessBase because they can do 30-40 times as much chess in an hour with it as without it. GMs have 40 hours a week to spend on chess; the closest most of us will ever come to a 40-hour chess week is two hours and ChessBase.

the dvd endgame turbo consists of 9 dvds with endgame databases (nalimov tablebases). with the help of the endgame turbo, all fi ve- and 12 six-piece endgames (including the sophisticated and practice-oriented endgame r, p, p - r) are played with absolute perfection. likewise, fritz handles endgames with more than six pieces much better since the program can already access the endgame knowledge during the analysis. definitely a must-have for correspondence players, endgame theoreticians and friends of engine matches.

Realizing the necessity of making yourself familiar with endgames, you will soon be confronted with a problem: where to start and where to finish? There is an abundance of material and in reference books like the Cheron or Averbahk, the real basic endings are hard to find among the many exceptional positions. But who tells you what is a must-know and what is only special knowledge for professionals? The answer is: the "ABC of Endgames". With a total number of 176 treated endgames, the material on the CD is definitely manageable. Besides, 29 examples are pointed out studying which is considered as indispensable. Whether "Lucena-positions", "impotent couple" or practical hints for the surprisingly frequent endgame "rook + bishop vs. rook" - all these standard examples are including in the small survey. And for those wishing to deepen their knowledge even more, there are database texts introducing the respective type of endgame with the possibility to immediately call up the relevant examples. Available in the following languages: English and German.

Gary Gauthier explains all the basics themes with the help of selected master games. The games are annotated and explained in a way that makes it possible for even the rank amateur to follow, while graphic commentary enables you to grasp the main ideas at a glance. The sections on strategy and tactics lay the foundation for a deeper understanding of the Middlegame. In a training database you can check your progress by solving practical positions and scoring points for successful attempts. Each chapter has a video clip with an introduction by GM Daniel King.