The Endgame Academy Vol.2: Theoretical Rook Endgames

by ChessBase
11/12/2025 – In “Endgame Academy Volume 2:Theoretical Rook Endgames,” Grandmaster Dr. Karsten Müller teaches the essential knowledge needed to master the most common rook endgames and confidently convert advantages into victories. Using classic motifs such as the Philidor, Lucena, and Vancura positions, he explains all key principles in a clear and practical way. Interactive exercises with a scoring system allow you to track your learning progress and actively apply what you’ve learned.
Grandmaster Dr. Karsten Müller, one of the world’s leading endgame experts, guides you step by step through everything you need to know in this second volume.
Picture this: you’ve outplayed your opponent move by move, you’re clearly better – and then the endgame slips into a draw, simply because you lacked the crucial theoretical knowledge. That is exactly where this course comes in. Without solid endgame skills, there’s no way forward. Rook endgames are most essential: they occur more often than any other type of endgame, and often make the difference between victory and half a point. If you master them, you’ll confidently convert your advantages into wins!
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: Bodycheck

The Endgame Academy Vol.2: Theoretical Rook Endgames 

by Dr. Karsten Müller

Picture this: you’ve outplayed your opponent move by move, you’re clearly better – and then the endgame slips into a draw, simply because you lacked the crucial theoretical knowledge. That is exactly where this course comes in. Without solid endgame skills, there’s no way forward. Rook endgames are most essential: they occur more often than any other type of endgame, and often make the difference between victory and half a point. If you master them, you’ll confidently convert your advantages into wins!

Free video sample: Introduction

Free video sample: Bodycheck

Grandmaster Dr. Karsten Müller, one of the world’s leading endgame experts, guides you step by step through everything you need to know in this second volume:

• Rook vs. Pawn
• Rook + Pawn(s) vs. Rook
• Complex rook-and-pawn endgames

Classic themes such as the Philidor, Lucena, Vancura position, umbrella, cut-off, and bodycheck are explained clearly and practically in video lessons. And it doesn’t stop at theory: interactive training exercises allow you to put your knowledge into practice. Each solved task is scored, so you can measure your progress and watch your endgame skills grow step by step. Enjoy innovative chess training – and start turning more games into full points at the board!

3 hours video running time (English)

60 interactive exercises – New: with points and progress bar!

Grandmaster Dr. Karsten Müller, one of the world’s leading endgame experts, guides you step by step through everything you need to know in this second volume.
Picture this: you’ve outplayed your opponent move by move, you’re clearly better – and then the endgame slips into a draw, simply because you lacked the crucial theoretical knowledge. That is exactly where this course comes in. Without solid endgame skills, there’s no way forward. Rook endgames are most essential: they occur more often than any other type of endgame, and often make the difference between victory and half a point. If you master them, you’ll confidently convert your advantages into wins!
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: Bodycheck

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