Chess: 900 to 1800

King in front of the pawn

The two positions every player must know: the automatic win and the draw that depends on who moves.

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  • Lesson 64 of 132

Six steps: two explanations, a demonstration, two find-the-move exercises, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1000.

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

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