Capablanca introduced an endgame maneuver where he combined the play of an active rook, spatial advantage, advanced pawn(s), and sometimes a minor piece with aggressive penetration by his king. Characteristics of the maneuver comprise: (i) spatial advantage conferred by advanced, though initially locked, pawns; (ii) active, mainly horizontally acting rook; (iii) king that penetrates along weak complex of squares, headless of initial pawn loses; (iv) pawns shielding the enterprising king from opposing rook attacks from behind; (v) compromised position of the defending king and check-mating threats; and (vi) pawn promotion themes.

Such play is rare, but leaves a grand impression; here are celebrated examples.