Rook Endgames
Conversion and defense with rooks and pawns.
lucena
philidor
cutoff
checks
Rook + Pawn vs Rook (Conversion)
WIN
Find the forcing plan and convert despite best defense.
lucena
conversion
D3
Train: W
Rook vs King (Basic Mate)
WIN
Box the king in and avoid stalemate pitfalls.
mate
technique
D2
Train: W
Rook vs King (Black to Move)
WIN
Win even if it's the defender's turn: keep the net tight.
mate
technique
D2
Train: W
Rook + 2 Pawns vs Rook
WIN
Convert the material advantage with connected pawns.
conversion
technique
D3
Train: W
Rook Behind Passed Pawn
WIN
The rook belongs behind the passed pawn!
passed-pawn
technique
D3
Train: W
Extra Pawn Conversion (Engine)
WIN
Convert with technique: create a passed pawn and avoid counterplay.
engine
conversion
D3
Train: W