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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  1. In front of it
  2. Beside it
  3. BEHIND it
  4. 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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