Rooks seem like very straightforward pieces. But there are often tactics.

 

Pin

How should white defend the c3-pawn. Rc2 or Re3

 

 

What is a bad square for the white rook

 

 

Fork

What’s wrong with Kf3 centralising the king.

 

 

Skewer

Is there any difference between Ra4 and Rab5

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How should white defend the c3-pawn. Rc2 or Re3

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What’s the problem with Ra1

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What’s wrong with Kf3 centralising the king.

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Is there any difference between Ra4 and Rab5

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Typical Rook Tactics
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