Monday, 2 July 2012

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 ...