Explore rook endgame positions from real Lichess games. Both sides retain rooks with no queens on the board — the most common endgame type in chess.
Rook endgames are the most frequently occurring endgame type in chess, arising in roughly half of all games that reach an endgame. They require precise technique — understanding of active vs passive rooks, the Lucena and Philidor positions, and cut-off techniques. This search finds positions where both sides have rooks but no queens remain.