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Control of the 7th Rank

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Updated: Jul 15, 2007, 2:36 PM | 13 | Amazing Games

It 's almost always a good idea to occupy and control the 7th rank with your Rook.  Here is a nice game where Rudolf Spielmann, an Austrian professional player, took complete control of the 7th rank with his Rooks to force the win.

 

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