Chess: 900 to 1800

Active rook vs passive rook

An active rook is often worth a pawn; a rook tied to passive defence loses.

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  • Lesson 77 of 132

Four steps: an explanation, a demonstration, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1600.

Active rook vs passive rook The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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