Chess Endgame: Rook + 2 Pawns vs. Rook

This is the third in my series of endgame videos from the Endgame Simulator. I will not do any more of these unless I get a specific request.

I demonstrate some Rook Ending concepts in this video. Annoyingly, the computer always gives up its rook right before I can demonstrate "building a bridge".

Find the Endgame Simulator here, to practice on your own: http://www.chessvideos.tv/endgame-simulations.php

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• chess
• endgame
• rook
• ending
• lucena
• position
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[inverting]

is it a draw if 2 pawns are not connected?

[GreenCastleBlock]

There are rare positions where disconnected rook and bishop pawns on the same side will draw (I had such a drawn position in a tournament game once, but couldn't hold the draw), but other than that, if one side has two safe pawns up it is a win.

[chessvideos]

Thanks! Glad you're still enjoying the endgame simulator.

[GreenCastleBlock]

I recommend it to everyone I talk to about chess training. This is probably the last such video I'll shoot, though.

[proggoth]

@5:26 why not play Re4?

[idlenessss]

both rook pawns is often a draw and the rook and bishop pawns on same side. Also, i would guess that if the pawns are doubled its a draw if his king is on the queening square.

[Fibonaccie]

Well, good video, but I did not see so many difficulties. May be you can post another video with more challenging positions ;)

[srn347]

Queen vs rook isn't that hard. Keep checking the king while maneuvering the queen to fork the king and rook winning the rook(avoiding the stalemate sacrifice). I request this(a queen vs rook checkmate).

[Dessan01]

All three of these endgame simulator videos were very enlightening Matt -- I must admit I've never been a huge fan of playing computers, I find they blunt you're instincts for human players. Lol plus modern programs such as fritz 10/11 are practically invincible. But I've had a go on this and your right it is good practice.

I also look forward to your analysis of your latest tourney.

[jrobichess]

Good video Castle! Looking forward to your analysis of your recent tournament.