Rook Endgames – Endgame Course Syllabus
This syllabus page outlines the rook endgame techniques taught in the course. For explanations, examples, and related training material, use the Endgame Hub →
Core Rook Endgame Positions
- When the Lucena bridge is not needed – examples
- Lucena Position – Example #1
- Lucena Position – Example #2
- Lucena Position – Example #3
- Philidor Defensive Position – Example #1
- Philidor Defensive Position – Example #2
- Vancura Defensive Position – Example #1
- Vancura Defensive Position – Example #2 (Carlsen vs Aronian, 2014)
- Frontal Defence Position
Practical Rook & Pawn Endgame Themes
- Rooks belong behind passed pawns
- Cutting off the enemy king
- Active rook versus passive rook
- Shouldering in rook and pawn endgames
- Outflanking techniques
- Drawing techniques with minimal material
Model Rook Endgames (Selected)
- 779 Cs – Rook on the 7th rank and aggressive king – Capablanca vs Tartakower
- 440 Cs – Restrictive rook move Ra6 enables gradual progress – Rubinstein vs Lasker
- 161 Cs – Torture pressure in rook and pawn endgame – Spielmann vs Rubinstein
- 70 Cs – Double rook endgame simplifies into lost K+P ending – Capablanca vs Shipley
- 43 Cs – Even Fischer can slip up in rook and pawn endgames – Fischer vs Benko
♔ Chess Endgame Guide
This page is part of the Chess Endgame Guide — Master practical endgame technique: activate the king, simplify with purpose, convert winning positions, and save worse ones. Includes king & pawn fundamentals, rook endgame essentials, and high-ROI study priorities.