Chess: 900 to 1800

Rook against pawn

Bring the king in front of the pawn, and use rook checks to win time.

  • 11 min
  • 1 step
  • Lesson 78 of 132

Five steps: an explanation, two find-the-move exercises, a demonstration, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1500.

Rook against pawn The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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