The author of this pamphlet, International Grandmaster Y.L. Averbakh, is a renowned expert in the field of endgames. This guide provides essential information about endgames that every chess player should know to navigate these critical moments effectively. It is aimed at a broad audience of chess enthusiasts. This pamphlet is part of the "Chess Library" series, which includes titles such as: - B.S. Shashin - "Pawns: The Soul of Chess" - M.Y. Arkhangelsky - "Play by Correspondence!" - P.E. Kondratiev - "Positional Sacrifice" - Y.V. Damsky - "The Interaction of Heavy Pieces" - M.M. Yudovich - "Nimzowitsch Gambit" - A.I. Shashin - "How I Became a Grandmaster" - B.S. Shashin - "Attack on the Queenside" - K.L. Muchnik - "Tales of Combinations on the Chessboard" - Tarrasch - "What Everyone Should Know About the Middlegame" - V.G. Berezin - "The Basics of Chess" - G.M. Chepukaitis - "Sprint on the Chessboard: How to Win at Blitz" - Bondarevsky - "Attack on the King" - Persits - "The Role of the Center in a Chess Game" (3rd edition) - Yudovich - "Planning in Chess" This collection is a treasure trove for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of chess and enhance their strategic play.