Course

Cutting Off the King

Using the rook to wall the enemy king off a file or rank, away from the action.

Free starter course
Level 1 — The Straight Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 2 — The Cross-Counter Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 3 — The Heavy Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 4 — The Quiet Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 5 — The Patient Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 6 — The Distant Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 7 — The Narrow Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 8 — The Wide Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 9 — The Hidden Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 10 — The Bold Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 11 — The Steady Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 12 — The Sharp Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 13 — The Long Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 14 — The Short Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 15 — The Central Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 16 — The Flanking Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 17 — The Timely Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 18 — The Forcing Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 19 — The Deep Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.

Level 20 — The Clean Rook Barrier

Use your rook as a barrier to shut out the enemy king, then escort the passed pawn to promotion.
Level 21 — Course Practice

Face every course position without guidance. Reveal a hint only when you need one.