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Endgame Notes

Study notes on classical chess endings, one position at a time.

Philidor position: the third-rank defence

Philidor position
Philidor position

The defender keeps the rook on the sixth rank from their side, the third from the attacker's, which stops the enemy king from coming forward. Once the pawn steps up, the rook goes to the back and checks from behind.

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