Is it possible to win a Rook ending with two split pawns in 6th and 7th rank? Laxman vs Vaishali

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Published on February 5, 2023 2:41:11 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey8hFSGco0M

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Both GM Laxman R R (2375) and IM Vaishali R. (2351) are at 4/8 each. They are facing each other in the final round of Asian Continental Blitz 2022. Laxman has split passed pawns on f7 and h6. Can he win this rook endgame? If no, what are the criterias to win such endgame for White?

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