Endgames · Lesson 77 of 92
Rooks Behind Passed Pawns
Where does a rook belong relative to a passed pawn (yours OR theirs)?
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- In front of it
- Beside it
- BEHIND it
- On the other side of the board
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BEHIND it
Tarrasch's rule: rooks belong behind passed pawns — pushing yours forward, or attacking theirs as it advances.
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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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