Chess: 900 to 1800

Playing against the isolated pawn

Blockade the square in front of the pawn, trade pieces, and attack it in the endgame.

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  • Lesson 34 of 132

Three steps: an explanation, a demonstration, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1300.

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

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