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Rook + Bishop vs Rook
(36 min)
Rook and Bishop vs Rook endgame – Is it a win or a draw?
You may believe this ending is “theoretically” drawn.
But in a real match, it’s much harder to defend accurately.
Because by the time you reach this endgame, your time and patience would be running low, and a small mistake can lead to a lost position.
See moreAnd without specific knowledge, it’s practically impossible to find the right continuation here.
So, what are the key positions in the Rook + Bishop vs. Rook endgame? How do you defend properly, and what’s the right technique to convert a winning position?
In this course with GM Gabuzyan, you’ll find the answers.
Let’s explore and learn!
Below are some positions taken from the course:
What you'll learn
- Must-know positions of Rook + Bishop vs Rook endings
- The main strategy for the attacking side (Rook + Bishop) to push for a victory
- The technique to convert a theoretically winning position
- A practical tip to push for a victory in this endgame
- The 2 defensive techniques you must know to avoid losing a theoretically drawn position
- Why do even top players mess up in this endgame?
- Can you hold a draw if both sides have pawns on the same flank?
- How can you improve your practical skills in playing this endgame and more
Course Content
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14
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36 min
Students give this course an average of 5 out of 5 stars.

Alan Marcuse
Claudio Abud

GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan
mlg boy

GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan
Black knight

GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan
Black knight

GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes
Hovhannes Gabuzyan became a U-16 Olympic Champion in 2010. Two years later, at 17, he achieved the Grandmaster title.
He was the World University Chess Champion in 2016, the Armenian Champion in 2017 and 2021, and has represented his country at the prestigious Chess Olympiad.
He believes time is a person’s most valuable resource. This philosophy reflects in his swift play on the chessboard and his training methods that focus on squeezing the most out of one’s time.
Hovhannes Gabuzyan became a U-16 Olympic Champion in 2010. Two years later, at 17, he achieved the Grandmaster title.
He was the World University Chess Champion in 2016, the Armenian Champion in 2017 and 2021, and has represented his country at the prestigious Chess Olympiad.
He believes time is a person’s most valuable resource. This philosophy reflects in his swift play on the chessboard and his training methods that focus on squeezing the most out of one’s time.
GM Hovhannes Gabuzyan