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Category: Rook Endgames

Rook Endgames

This category is a collection of rook endgames position:
– rook against pawns
– rook and pawns against pawns
– rook and pawn(s) against rook
– rook and pawn(s) against rook and pawn(s)

We further divide these into corresponding subcategories. You can easily browse through different categories.

This category includes rook endgame positions in form of puzzles. These are great to improve your understanding and they usually contain commented solution.


 

1.3 2

Study Puzzle of the Day 1/3/2021

March 1, 2021February 27, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic37

Two similar lines, but only one of them works! White to move and draw (R. Reti, 1931) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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17.2

Study Puzzle of the Day 17/2/2021

February 17, 2021February 12, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic52

A bit difficult, but nice one. Worth all the trouble! White to move and draw (G. Zakhodyakin, 1949) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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15.2

Study Puzzle of the Day 15/2/2021

February 15, 2021February 12, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic57

Once I heard Clint Eastwood say: “There’s just the two of them! How hard can that be?” White to move and draw (V. Chekhover, 1949) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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14.2

Study Puzzle of the Day 14/2/2021

February 14, 2021February 12, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic65

In a critical moment act as a gentleman. Let the other man move first! White to move and draw (R. Reti, 1928) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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2.2 1

Study Puzzle of the Day 2/2/2021

February 2, 2021January 28, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic69

Believe it or not, White has a draw here! White to move and draw (G. Zakhodyakin, 1981) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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31.1

Study Puzzle of the Day 31/1/2021

January 31, 2021January 28, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic59

Black armada storming down on the lone rook. White to move and draw (G. Nadareishvili, 1952) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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22.1

Study Puzzle of the Day 22/1/2021

January 22, 2021January 13, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic61

Almost there! White to move and draw (H. Seyboth, 1899) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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20.1

Study Puzzle of the Day 20/1/2021

January 20, 2021January 13, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic67

Check every possibility! White to move and draw (O. Duras, 1920) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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16.1

Study Puzzle of the Day 16/1/2021

January 16, 2021January 13, 2021 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic92

How to get through Black’s defenses? White to move and win (Kling & Horwitz, 1853) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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2.1.

Study Puzzle of the Day 2/1/2021

January 2, 2021December 29, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic85

Can you find the winning trick? White to move and win (D. Petrov, 1964) (First try to solve the study without moving the pieces!)

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  • Lolli 1763. queen vs c2 pawn
    Important Endings Q vs P Theme of the Month 01/21: Lolli's Endgames

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    September 22, 2019June 24, 2020 GM, FT Blazimir Kovacevic
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    B-858 (Kotov-Botvinnik)

    May 17, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic
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    RMP-6

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    E-book: Basic Endings E-book: Rook and Minor Piece Endgames Important Endings Pawnless Rook+B vs Rook

    RMP-566

    January 21, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic
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    E-book: Basic Endings E-book: Rook and Minor Piece Endgames Important Endings Pawnless Recommended Rook+B vs Rook

    RMP-565

    January 21, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic
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    E-book: Basic Endings E-book: Rook and Minor Piece Endgames Important Endings Pawnless Rook+B vs Rook

    RMP-564

    January 21, 2019June 27, 2020 GM Vlatko Kovacevic

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