Openings and endgames
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Rook versus minor piece ending
Level: IntermediateAn ending where a rook faces a bishop or knight, either with pawns or without them.
Two minor pieces versus rook ending
Level: AdvancedAn imbalanced ending where two bishops, bishop and knight, or two knights face a rook.
Rook and bishop versus rook ending
Level: AdvancedA pawnless ending that is usually drawn with correct defense, although the rook and bishop create difficult practical problems.
Lolli position
Level: ExpertA theoretical winning rook and bishop versus rook position built on coordinated mating threats near the edge.
Cochrane defense
Level: ExpertA drawing method in rook versus rook and bishop that pins the bishop in front of its king and keeps the kings apart.
Second-rank defense
Level: ExpertA passive rook versus rook and bishop defense that keeps the king and rook one line from the board edge.
Szén position
Level: ExpertA drawing formation in rook against rook and bishop, recognized by the L-shaped relationship between the kings.
Rook and knight versus rook ending
Level: AdvancedA pawnless ending that is normally drawn, but poor placement of the king or rook can allow a forced win.