Rules
What is a Tarrasch rule in chess?
- Rules
- Legality
- Result
Tarrasch rule is a rules concept: the general principle that rooks usually should be placed behind passed pawns, either one's own or one's opponent's. Named after Siegbert Tarrasch. In a game, verify the exact rule before making assumptions, because one detail can change the result.
What to look for on the board
- Whether the move is legal.
- Whether the rule changes the result.
- Whether a special case applies.
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