Endgames  ·  Lesson 72 of 92

Doubled Rooks Finish

Your rooks own the 7th and can seize the 8th. End it.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

Rg8#! Rooks doubled on the 7th or 8th rank are usually decisive. Get them there.

Watch it play out

The position, then the answer.

Practise this on a live board

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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