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Reasons for Rae1 instead of the h R to e1

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tigerprowl9
tigerprowl9
Apr 5, 2015
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#1

I am watching the last round of the Women's World Championship, and white played Rae1.  Is the reason that moving the other rook would open itself up for a possible knight fork later?

 

What other reasons are there for not moving the other rook to e1?

 



Rookin2Good
Rookin2Good
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Apr 5, 2015
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#2

I always assumed the f-rook helped protect the f-pawn. Another reason could be to move more pieces closer to the king for defensive purposes.

Scottrf
Scottrf
Apr 5, 2015
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#3

Yeah as played it looks a wasted tempo but I guess it allows the f rook to develop in some lines.

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