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Rook vs Pawn Endgames

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Rook versus pawn (with kings) is a common endgame after simplification. Normally the rook wins easily, but when the pawn reaches the 7th rank with king support, things get tricky. The key factors: which file is the pawn on, where are the kings, and can the rook get in front of or behind the pawn?

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