Endgame is the most important final stage of the party, in which its result is determined. Studying endgame theory is not enough to successfully apply it in practice. This classic problem book is designed to consolidate, assimilate the basic ideas, rules, techniques of the endgame: zugzwang, opposition, pawn, pawn break, shoulder repulsion, etc. The level of difficulty of tasks is growing gradually and is intended for chess players with qualifications of III-II categories.