Jeno Ban - Endgame Tactics in Chess

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Attack for Victory

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Preface

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Fundamental

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The Finish and the Srudy

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The Concept of Tacticg

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The Elements of Combination

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The Stalemate ... Stalemate Positions

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How to Achieve a Theoretical Draw