Chess: 900 to 1800

The isolated queen's pawn: attacking with it

Activity, outposts and the d4-d5 break are the compensation for a weak pawn.

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  • Lesson 33 of 132

Three steps: an explanation, a demonstration, and a find-the-move exercise. Becomes essential around 1300.

The isolated queen's pawn: attacking with it The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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