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Intermediate

Essential R+P vs. R Endings

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About this course

The must-know reference for rook and pawn against rook—the ending that appears constantly in tournament chess. Study Lucena wins, Philidor draws, Vancura’s rook-pawn defense, safe squares, and short-side vs. long-side rook placement in one compact chapter.

What you'll learn

  • Win with the Lucena bridge and lose the pawn if you misplace the rook
  • Hold the draw in Philidor and Vancura rook-pawn positions
  • Choose short-side vs. long-side defense when your rook harasses from behind

Curriculum

  • 1. Study Positions
    Lucena PositionFree trial
    Philidor Position
    Center/Bishop Pawn Win
    Center/Bishop Pawn Draw
    Knight/Rook Pawn Draw
    Rook Pawn - King Cut Off
    Other Pawn - King Cut Off
    Safe Square Draw
    Safe Square Loss
    Vancura Position
    Short Side/Long Side Defense