Vintage Yuri Averbakh Chess Endgame Series - Partial Set of 6 Hardcovers are Up for sale is a fantastic collection of 6 vintage volumes from the legendary Grandmaster Yuri Averbakh's definitive endgame study series.

Celebrated worldwide as some of the most thorough and masterfully written endgame material ever produced, these editions are highly sought after by collectors, historians, and serious chess players looking to elevate their practical endgame skills.

This lot includes a mix of clean classic paperbacks from both Batsford and Chess Digest publishing houses.

Included Volumes:

1. Knight Endings – Yuri Averbakh & Vitaly Chekhover (Batsford)

2. Queen v. Rook / Minor Piece Endings – Yuri Averbakh, Vitaly Chekhover, & Yakov Henkin (Batsford)

3. Bishop v. Knight Endings – Yuri Averbakh (Batsford)

4. Rook v. Minor Piece Endings – Yuri Averbakh (Batsford)

5. Pawn Endings – Yuri Averbakh & Ilya Maizelis (Chess Digest Inc)

6. Queen and Pawn Endings – Yuri Averbakh (Chess Digest Inc)

Condition Report: * Spines & Bindings: Structurally sound, solid, and completely intact. Minor cosmetic shelf wear and light fading typical for vintage paperbacks of this era. * Pages: Crisp and entirely readable. There may be minor age-toning or faint foxing on the edges, but no heavy interior staining, water damage, or major highlighting/ink markings that impact readability. * Overall Grade: Very Good vintage condition. Please review the high-resolution listing photos to inspect the exact spine and cover conditions.