The rooks belong behind passed pawns, behind their own in o… - Siegbert Tarrasch

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The rooks belong behind passed pawns, behind their own in order to support their advance, behind the enemy's in order to impede their advance.

Siegbert Tarrasch

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Siegbert Tarrasch (March 5, 1862 – February 17, 1934) was a leading chess player.

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The rooks belong behind passed pawns, behind their own in order to support their advance, behind the enemy's in order to impede their advance. - Siegbert Tarrasch

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