Game 18

(18) Rook and Pawn on the fifth (2) - Rook
[Anderton,David]

This is Lasker's position. The Black Rook is not as well positioned as in Philidor's position and White threatens 2. Ra8+ Kf7 3. e6+ Kf6 4. Rf8+ Kg7 5. e7.

1...Re1 2.Ke6 Kf8
in accordance with the principle of the King going to the short side so the Rook can defend with checks from the long side.

3.Ra8+ Kg7 4.Re8 Ra1 5.Rd8 Re1 6.Re8 Ra1
draws *