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Rook Behind the Passed Pawn

A rook behind a passed pawn — its own or the opponent’s — gains activity as the pawn advances; a rook in front of it loses activity with every step. The rule holds for attacker and defender alike.

Key ideas

  • Behind, not in front
  • The rule applies to the defender too
  • A rook in front of its own pawn is passive

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