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Theory/Finishing the Philidor Position

Finishing the Philidor Position

This is the Philidor position after the black rook was forced off the 2nd rank. The rule for the finish: first cover the squares the rook would check from with your bishop, then use checks that gain time and switch your rook from wing to wing, until Black cannot meet every mate threat.

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