Rook Endgames

• A rook on the seventh rank is very powerful—it can attack pawns, trap the king, and make it hard for the other player to defend.
• In the endgame, the rook can cut off the king’s path and help your pawns move forward.
• The rook should go behind the passed pawn, both when attacking and defending.

In General

• A rook has great range when there are few pieces left on the board.
• Two rooks are often stronger than a queen, especially when they are connected (working together).
• Master their strength to dominate the game.
• Bluntly: The player who activates their rooks first often wins the game!

There will be much more about rooks in Modules 2, 3, and 4.