Introduction to Rook Endgames

During the webinar you will:

• Explore essential strategies for positioning your rooks behind passed pawns, understanding their decisive impact on the outcome of the game.
• Learn practical techniques for navigating drawn positions, including the Philidor position, and leveraging pawn structures to your advantage.
• Understand optimal pawn placements in various scenarios, such as when pawns are mutually positioned or placed on one flank, and how to capitalize on them for victory.
• Gain insights into the importance of rook activity in endgames and how to utilize active rooks to dismantle opponent’s defenses and support your passed pawns.
• Discover the significance of king activity in rook endgames, including techniques for promoting pawns and constructing mating nets to secure victory.