Tactics - Rook vs advanced passed pawn

Rook vs passed pawn: the danger of candidate moves

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When the rook is lost or the pawn promotes

White

Roi, cavalier et pion passe

Black

Roi, tour et pion

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Starting position

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Chapter 1

The main threat

Initial position: Black to move

White s b7-pawn threatens b8=Q. Before looking for rook counterplay, Black must check whether this pawn can be removed.

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