BASIC CHESS ENDINGS by Reuben Fine, revised by Pal Benko

This revised classic gives you all endgames in one volume. Dry but encyclopedic. (1600 to grandmaster)

DVORETSKY'S ENDGAME MANUAL by Dvoretsky

An impressive piece of work that covers all important endgames in an interesting and readable way. (1600 on up)

FINAL COUNTDOWN by Hajenius & van Riemskijk

Okay, the title sounds like it’s a movie about some end of the world scenario. Instead, it’s a fascinating look at just how complex and beautiful King and pawn endgames can get. A personal favorite! (1800 to grandmaster)

FUNDAMENTAL CHESS ENDINGS by Muller & Lamprecht

Another “everything is in these pages” type of book, and thought by many to be the best of its kind. Serious chess libraries need one book of this nature, which leaves you choosing between Muller & Lamprecht’s work and BASIC CHESS ENDINGS. (1600 to grandmaster)

SURVIVAL GUIDE TO ROOK ENDINGS by John Emms