The Positional Rook Lift

Last week, we examined the rook lift as an attacking tool. Of course, a rook is not only an attacking piece -- it can be mobilized for positional reasons as well. In this article, we will analyze several instances in which the rook lift serves a strategic purpose. Rook lifts are remarkably self-explanatory.

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