Rooks: open files and the seventh rank

Rooks belong on open files; on the seventh rank they attack pawns and trap the king.

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Lesson 41 of 132

Four steps: two explanations and two find-the-move exercises. Becomes essential around 1200.

Rooks: open files and the seventh rank The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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