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(1) Endgame # R-5
[Burba,M]
This is a simple example of how to reach the Lucena position. It's critical for White to use the rook to cut the Black king off from the pawn. Note that if it's Black to move he can draw by 1...Rf8 (2. Rxf8, Kxf8 is a drawn K&P ending) 2. Ra1, Kf7=. 1.Kh5
Rh8+
2.Kg6
Rg8+
3.Kh6
Rh8+
4.Kg7
Rh2
5.g6
Rg2
6.Kh7
Rh2+
7.Kg8
Rg2
8.g7+-
White reaches the Lucena position and wins. 1-0
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