A Matter of Endgame Technique by Jacob Aagaard (hardcover)

This A Matter of Endgame Technique by Jacob Aagaard is an English-language hardcover chess book about one of the hardest parts of the game: converting a winning endgame into a full point. Instead of offering vague advice about “technique”, it examines why advantages are so often lost at the end of the game and how to reduce those mistakes in practice.

What the book covers

The focus is endgame conversion. That is where many games are decided, and even a well-earned winning position can slip away after just a few inaccurate moves. Jacob Aagaard examines recurring error patterns, explains why they happen, and shows how to make better decisions under pressure.

This is not a collection of empty slogans, but an attempt to understand the mechanics behind losses from winning positions. As a result, it works both as study material and as practical guidance you can carry into your own training and tournament games.

Why it stands out

If you have ever dropped a point in the ending despite being better, this book addresses that exact problem. It combines concrete examples with the deeper thinking patterns that lead to mistakes. It will appeal to ambitious players, coaches, and anyone who wants to finish games more reliably instead of hoping the rest will take care of itself.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Title: A Matter of Endgame Technique
• Author: Jacob Aagaard
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Subject: endgame technique
• Use: endgame study, chess training and practical tournament preparation