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Missing Rook
One tower fell before the gates opened.
A rook disappears before the game starts, so castling safety, file control, and rook lifts matter even more.
Strategy notes
Turn the constraint
into a lever.
Plan around it
- Wake the surviving rook early.
- Use the queen as support, not a hammer.
Keep in mind
- Keep the king tucked behind solid cover.
- Do not trade for the sake of momentum.