Active Rook vs passive Rook

Finding the best squares for your pieces is key. Here is a perfect example ... (GM Nick Pert demonstrates)

Rook's pawn ending leads to a draw

If played correctly, this particular ending should always lead to a draw. The aim is to block the Rook's pawn with the King resulting in stalemate. GM Nick Pert demonstrates how this is done ...

Simple Mate: Rook & Rook vs King

Here is an example of a simple mate - Rook & Rook vs King (sometimes known as the lawnmower mate)

White to play and win ...

1. Rh4 Kc5 2. Ra5 Kb6 3. Rg5 Kc6 4. Rh6 Kd7 5. Rg7 Ke8 6. Rh8# *

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