[Event "K+R+5P vs K+R+5P"] [Site "www.masterchessopen.com"] [Date "1929.01.01"] [Round "0"] [White "Capablanca"] [Black "Michell"] [Result "1-0"] [EventType "game"] [EventCountry "ENG"] [FEN "6k1/2R5/2p1r1p1/2Pp2Pp/3PpP1K/4P3/8/8 w - - 0 1"] { The definition of "activity" in rook-and-pawn endgames refers to actions by the king and rook, leading to threats which force the opponent into a defensive posture. Active pieces have adequate space and mobility, i.e. they are not confined, or tied down to a defensive task. In situations of material equality, the more active pieces usually have a great advantage. The assessment of this position is easy. Both black pieces are very passive. Black's king is limited to the back rank, while Black's rook has no moves because of its obligation to defend the c-pawn. The road to victory involves activating White's king, which Capablanca does in an instructive manner: } 1.Kg3 Kf8 2.f5! gxf5 3.Kf4 Re7 4.Rxc6 h4 5.Rh6 Rg7 6.Rxh4 {#r} 1-0