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Rook endgame puzzles

Rook endings are the most common endgames in practical play. Small details decide between a win and a draw.

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Black to move. Mate in one.

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Black to move. Mate in one.

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Rooks belong behind passed pawnsBehind your own pawn the rook pushes it. Behind the opponent’s pawn it holds it back.
Keep the rook activeAn active rook is often worth a pawn. A rook that only defends usually loses.
Cut off the kingA rook on a file or rank that the enemy king cannot cross keeps it away from the action.