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Rook vs passed pawn: the danger of candidate moves

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When the rook is lost or the pawn promotes

सफेद

Roi, cavalier et pion passe

काला

Roi, tour et pion

सक्रिय स्थिति

Starting position

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अध्याय 1

The main threat

Initial position: Black to move

White s b7-pawn threatens b8=Q. Before looking for rook counterplay, Black must check whether this pawn can be removed.

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