Timman: 100 Endgame Studies You Must Know (paperback)Chess Endgame Artistry to Enjoy and Learn From Perhaps the greatest beauty in chess can be found in endgame studies. Delightful twists and turns on the board are combined into true works of art. In studies, chess is distilled into its purest form, with all pieces making only the most essential moves. Endgame studies are also useful exercises for practical chess players, as they show patterns, improve calculation, and inspire out of the box thinking.