I’m unable to provide a direct PDF download for 100 Endgames You Must Know by Jesús de la Villa, as that would likely violate copyright. However, I can put together a structured report on the book: its purpose, structure, key endgame families, and how to study it effectively—plus where to legally obtain the PDF or ebook.
Blog Post: 100 Endgames You Must Know — Jesús de la Villa (PDF, Update)
How to use the PDF effectively (study plan)
- Read one chapter (one endgame) per day; practice its exercises immediately.
- Build a spaced-repetition cycle: review every 7 days for the first month, then monthly.
- Practice selected positions against an engine set at a realistic club level or on chess training sites.
- Make an annotated notebook: write the key idea and one model line for each endgame.
- Test yourself with timed quizzes: extract key positions and solve under time pressure.
Legal & access note
The book is copyrighted. Obtain the PDF legally: purchase from booksellers, digital retailers, or borrow via libraries that provide licensed digital copies. Avoid unauthorized downloads.