G. Farney's book on the ends of games is not a systematic presentation of the theory of the ends of games... this is a practical guide with the goal of introducing the beginner to the area of ​ ​ the ends of games, no less important than the area of ​ ​ openings, at separate, most typical positions. And the beginner needs to firmly study these provisions. In this sense, this is a necessary aid when studying the ends of games...