Don't miss this important Rook Endgame Technique | Beginner Level | GM Alex Ipatov
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Rook endgames are one of the most common and probably the most complex of all endings. There are a huge amount of theoretical positions and patterns, which makes it difficult for most of the chess players to remember all of them. However, some of these key positions occur very often in real games and if you know how to play or what plan to apply, you will increase your chances to win the game. Key positions like the Philidor, the Lucena or the Vancura positions should be studied, understood and even memorized, as sometimes you only need to know the technique in order to win or save the game. In this video, GM Alex Ipatov is covering a the fundamental technique of cutting off the king in a rook endgame.
Summary:
b-/g-Pawns:
If the superior side has the pawn on the b- or g-file and the king on the 6th rank then you can apply the so called passive defense. Keep your King on the back rank as well as the rook and wait what your opponent is doing. This will end in a draw. What if the defensive side fails to setup the passive defense? If the defensive side fails to setup the passive defense then the endgame is usually lost.
c- and f-Pawns:
- The passive defense method does not make a draw against the c- and f-Pawns. Therefore, the defensive side will lose the endgame.
- In order to make a draw with the c- and f- Pawns you have to use the Philidor defense.
- The short side/ long side method can also lead into a draw, depending on the position.
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