Showing posts with label Hint Rooks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hint Rooks. Show all posts

Monday, July 5, 2010

Hint - Use Rook to Cut Off

The rook's natural function in endgames, apart from grabbing pawns, is to cut off pieces from wehre they want to go, especially the King. In general, don't check with a rook, but cut off where feasible.

- C.J.S Purdy