Chess: 900 to 1800

The rook pawn

A rook pawn is a draw if the defending king reaches the corner — or traps the attacking king in it.

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  • Lesson 65 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 1200.

The 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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