Chess: 900 to 1800

Counting pawn races

Count the moves each pawn needs, and check who queens with check or can stop the other pawn.

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  • Lesson 89 of 132

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

Counting pawn races The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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