Two highly instructive examples of rook endgame play, focussing on the coordination and activity of the rook and king.
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This video explores a more generic rook and pawn vs rook endgame, unlike the Philidor Position and the Lucena Position. It explores the concepts of the short and the long side. Related videos: Philidor Position – rook and pawn vs rook Lucena Position – rook and pawn vs rook Other resources Wikipedia – [...] The hardest of the basic mates, trying to mate with a knight and a bishop always troubles beginners, and even relatively experienced players. There’s even a case of a grandmaster failing to find the win. This video shows a structured method for achieving the mate. Related videos: Mating with two bishops against a [...] Learn how to mate with two bishops against a king. The Philidor position is a famous position from endgame theory. One side has a rook and a pawn, the other a rook, Depending on who has the move, the result may be a draw, or a win, with best play. This video shows how best to play it. Related Videos: The Lucena Position Other [...] The Lucena position is one of the most famous positions from endgame theory. One side has a rook and a pawn, the other a rook, and the side with the extra pawn can force the win. This video shows how. Related videos: The Philidor Position – another famous rook and pawn ending Other resources: [...] The Mortimer Trap in the Ruy Lopez, attributed to James Mortimer and set by black for white. Triangulation is an important endgame technique to master, allowing one to gain the opposition at the cost of a tempo. This video demonstrates how to get a passed pawn with 3 pawns against 3 pawns The opposition is an important basic endgame concept, which this video explores. |
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