Level 3 · Plan, don't just react · 1100–1400 · 12 min
Rook endgames: Lucena and Philidor
Active king, active rook, rook behind the passer, and the two positions every player must know.
The rule to take into your games
In rook endings, slow down: activate the king and rook, and know the Lucena bridge and the Philidor third-rank defense.
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