Conceptual Rook Endgames

Be In Control and Stay In Control — When You Master These 25 Mechanisms That Govern Rook Endgames. Did you know that rooks appear in more than 50% of endgames? When only the rooks, pawns, and kings remain, victory hinges on these 25 core concepts. Learn how to apply them. Learn when to apply them. And watch your win rate take off.

Until You Can Find The Right Strategy on Instinct!
Conceptual Rook Endgames was first published as a book. And the MoveTrainer edition contains everything the original has — plus a ton more!

Inside, Aagaard lays the foundation for every rook endgame principle you’ll learn later.

Discover
– The ultimate goal in the endgame. Hint — the answer is NOT to ‘win more pawns.’
– The overall strategy for the attacker and the defender. So you can narrow down your plans based on the side you’re playing.
– Plus the type of “backwards thinking” which helps you press forward to your dream position.

After laying the foundation, Aagaard adds another layer to your endgame understanding. He shows you simple methods to hustle with your pieces

– From activating your rook using simple tactics like pins, double attacks, and pawn breaks.
– Bringing your rook behind the passed pawn. So you can keep the opponent’s pawn in check, or support yours all the way to promotion.
– To body-checking the enemy king and keeping it away from your pawn.

As you advance through the course, you’ll also refine the way you press your advantage and defend.

You’ll learn
– The 2 defensive methods in rook endgames, and when one method trumps the other.
– Why chasing material can lose your advantage. Instead, you should identify your most valuable pawn, then push it up the board as shown in chapter 5.
– Racing against an enemy passed pawn? Go to chapter 6 and learn how to find that extra tempo and promote yours first.
– The umbrella technique for shielding your king against checks.

More Info

https://www.chessable.com/conceptual-rook-endgames-/course/259365/