R-274

  For the theory of these endings, very instructive is 1955 study by A. Cheron, which reveals in a “plastic” and persuasive way all the downsides of a defense with rook on the shorter side. Black to move cannot avoid defeat, although White rook takes a very awkward position….

GM Vlatko Kovacevic

Vlado Kovacevic is a chess grandmaster and an endgame expert. He very successfully competed on the national team. From 2000 – 2004, he acted as selector of the Croatian Men’s national team. He is also a well-known chess author.