Chess: 900 to 1800

The protected passed pawn

A passed pawn protected by another pawn ties the enemy king down, leaving your king free.

  • 9 min
  • 1 step
  • Lesson 68 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.

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

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