Piece Drills  ·  Lesson 16 of 92

The Rook Lift

Rooks often swing up and across — a "rook lift." Follow the path: up to h3, then across to d3.

Practise the move

Target square: h3, d3

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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