Up for sale is a highly sought-after, complete 2-volume set of Mastering the Endgame by acclaimed chess theorists Mikhail Shereshevsky and Leonid Slutsky. These out-of-print English editions are legendary among tournament players for their deep, instructive verbal explanations of endgame structures.

Included in this set:

1. Volume 1: Open and Semi-Open Games – Rare Blue Spine edition published by Pergamon Press (1991).

2. Volume 2: From the Closed Games – Green Spine edition published by Cadogan Chess (1992).

Condition Details:

Both books are in like new condition and have been well-cared for:

• Spines & Binding: Both spines are completely straight, uncreased, and tight. Bindings are solid with no loose pages.

• Covers: Clean with vibrant colors. Light, standard shelf wear and minor bumping to the corners as expected with age. No major creases or tears.

• Interior Pages: Clean, crisp, and bright. No highlighting, ink writing, or text underlining. No library stamps or remainder marks.

This is an excellent, study-ready set for an aspiring master or a fantastic addition to a chess collector's library.