Chess: 900 to 1800

Bishop and rook pawns: the stalemate defence

Against a c- or a-pawn the defender hides in the corner; you win only if your king is already close.

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  • Lesson 72 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 1600.

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