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Nearly all masters and experts begin their chess courses in the same way ... they start with the endgame! It almost sounds funny ... to start at the end. But learn the endgame well, they will tell you, and you will understand your goal so much better. If you start with the opening and memorize long sets of opening moves, they add, you are only likely to lose your way the first time your opponent does something just a little bit unexpected!
The Basic Mates