Check the listing for details. Endgame Fireworks - Alexei Shirov. Condition: Brand New. Listed at 40.94 USD. Manufacturer of the World's Finest Chess Equipment Chess Pieces Chess Boards Chess Set and Board Combinations Chess Boxes Travel Sets Chess Bags Chess Clocks Chess Books Chess DVDs Chess Software Chess Magazines Chess Accessories Other Endgame Fireworks - Alexei Shirov Specifications Manufacturer: ChessBase Platform: Windows System Requirements: Pentium III 1 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Windows (Supports XP (Service pack 3), Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10), DirectX9, 256 MB graphics card, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and Internet access for program activation. Host: GM Alexei Shirov Publication Year: On this DVD Alexei Shirov shows that also in the endgame, it is possible to keep struggling for the full point to the very last - if you are creative and ambitious. Because even in objectively quite balanced positions, you can frequently find ways to sharpen or complicate the fight. For the tournament player, often all that matters is to be able to pose practical problems which his or her opponent might finally fail to solve. Thus Shirov sees himself rather as an endgame practitioner, attributing his successes in this phase of the game less to concrete knowledge about theoretical positions than to the understanding of general principles, good intuition and exact calculation of variations. One main emphasis of the DVD is the endgame with rooks and opposite colored bishops which Shirov finds particularly interesting, analyzing five examples. Another important feature is the very complex and difficult setting with four rooks (three examples), where he works out most helpful general principles. All in all, Shirov examines 17 examples out of his own practice, among them his famous opposite-colored bishop ending versus Topalov which went around the whole world. Running time: 4 hours. Alexei Shirov was born in Riga just like world champion Mihail Tal, and his playing style reminds many chess fans of the young Tal. In the beginning of the 90s, a comet-like rise brought the young Latvian into the world elite. Since then Shirov has been one of the best players in the world, delighting all chess fans with original and amazing ideas on the board. Returns and Exchanges Computer Software and DVDs that come on Physical Media (such as CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMS) can only be returned or exchanged if the product is in its original, shrinkwrapped packaging and has not been installed or used in any way. Once you open the packaging of a Computer Software or DVD title, it can only be exchanged for a new copy of the same title and only if the original media is defective. There are NO exceptions to this rule. Manufacturer of the World's Finest Chess Equipment Why settle for less when you can own a legend! Categories Chess Pieces Chess Boards Chess Set and Board Combinations Chess Boxes Travel Sets Chess Bags Chess Clocks Chess Books Chess DVDs Chess Software Chess Magazines Chess Accessories The History of the Staunton Pattern Chess Pieces Welcome to the official website of House of Staunton, manufacturer of the world's finest Chess sets, chess pieces and chess boards of all types and for all budgets. Whether you're looking for a luxury chess set to pass on to future generations or a plastic chess set to use at your local chess club, you'll find the perfect chess set at The House of Staunton. Our chess sets are crafted from a wide range of materials, including such luxurious materials as Ebony,Tasmanian Blackwood, and Amboyna Burl. We invite you to browse the incredible selection of chess sets, chess pieces and chess boards offered by the House of Staunton. With our everyday low prices, same-day shipping and industry-leading customer service, we are confident that you will agree that the House of Staunton offers the finest chess sets and chess boards. Copyright © - The House of Staunton Important Pages About us Testimonials