van der Heijden, Pawn Promotion - to Bishop or Rook in the Endgame Study (a)

In chess, underpromotion to a rook or bishop is a very rare occurrence; in actual play only a handful of examples are known. This book presents an extensive update on the famous Tim Krabbé list on this subject. The most recent addition to this list is indeed also the most fantastic and study-like example known to date.
Ever since Calvi in 1836, endgame study composers have made good use of the extraordinary possibilities underpromotion offers. A thorough historical overview, as well as a new theme classification method, in this book constitute a valuable contribution to endgame study literature.
Moreover, the various brilliant works of art, the stunning tasks and incredible world records make this book highly enjoyable for all admirers of the most fantastic features of chess.
Harold van der Heijden has established the world's largest computer database of endgame studies. Among the 43,000 studies there are more than 1,500 endgames with underpromotion to rook or bishop.
75 S., kart., 1996