Rook Placement

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Alekhine, Alexander — Meck, K. Basel sim · 1925.??.?? · 1-0

. The f8 rook will be useful for supporting the f7-f5 strike. But why the move 1.Rae8? It turns out the rook is carrying an enormous load. The pressure on the e4 pawn forces White to close the center with d4-d5, after which the f7-f5 strike gains greatly in force. . White overlook a pawn and deny Black the chance to carry out a beautiful design.

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Alekhine, Alexander — Capablanca, Jose Raul World Championship 13th · 1927.10.03 · 1/2-1/2
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Naranja, Renato — Fischer, Robert James Palma de Mallorca Interzonal · 1970.11.19 · 1/2-1/2
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Geller, Efim P — Najdorf, Miguel Candidates Tournament · 1953.09.22 · 1-0