Chess: 900 to 1800

Wrong bishop and rook pawn

A rook pawn with the bishop that cannot control the promotion square is a draw if the king reaches the corner.

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  • Lesson 79 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.

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

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