intermediate ~12 min
rook endingstechniquetheory

Rook Endings: Lucena & Philidor

Two must-know defensive/offensive set-ups

Lesson
Rook Endings: Lucena & Philidor
Step 1/3

Lucena (build a bridge) to win with rook & pawn vs rook; Philidor to draw when defending.

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