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José Raúl Capablanca vs Savielly Tartakower · 1924 · move 35.
What is the king’s most useful task after the minor pieces have been exchanged?
José Raúl Capablanca’s New York 1924 game against Savielly Tartakower offers a practical lesson in rook endings. An active rook and an advancing king can matter more than a pawn count. Watch how the king becomes an attacking piece once the queens have left the board.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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