Course

Short-Side Defense

Defending rook endgames by giving checks from the short side.

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Level 1 — The Straight Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 2 — The Cross-Counter Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 3 — The Heavy Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 4 — The Quiet Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 5 — The Patient Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 6 — The Distant Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 7 — The Narrow Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 8 — The Wide Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 9 — The Hidden Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 10 — The Bold Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 11 — The Steady Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.

Level 12 — The Sharp Short-Side Check

Check from the short side, where the attacking king has no shelter, to force a drawn rook ending.
Level 13 — Course Practice

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