Course

Rook Behind the Passed Pawn

Why the rook belongs behind a passed pawn — for either side — and what goes wrong when it doesn't.

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Level 1 — The Straight Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 2 — The Cross-Counter Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 3 — The Heavy Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 4 — The Quiet Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 5 — The Patient Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 6 — The Distant Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 7 — The Narrow Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 8 — The Wide Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 9 — The Hidden Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 10 — The Bold Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 11 — The Steady Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 12 — The Sharp Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 13 — The Long Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 14 — The Short Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 15 — The Central Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 16 — The Flanking Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 17 — The Timely Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 18 — The Forcing Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 19 — The Deep Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 20 — The Clean Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 21 — The Tactical Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.

Level 22 — The Positional Rook Escort

Place your rook behind the passed pawn so every advance gains space while the rook stays active.
Level 23 — Course Practice

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