Chess: 900 to 1800

Passed pawns must be pushed

A passed pawn grows stronger with every step. Push it; when defending, blockade it, ideally with a knight.

  • 8 min
  • 1 step
  • Lesson 85 of 132

Four steps: two explanations, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1300.

Passed pawns must be pushed The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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