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Pawn Endgames: Part II

This is a sequel to part I. If you have not seen part one, click here.

There are many positions in the endgame in which pawns can take. Of course, the most well known is this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This shows a single pawn and a king vs. a king. It is the simplest of the pawn endgames and the easiest pawn puzzle to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, everyone who plays chess knows this position. Sometimes, it can get more complicated and have various other pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments


  • 3 years ago

    invaderX17

    Yes, but Black was supposed to mess up so the pawn could be promoted

  • 3 years ago

    nibir

    MyNames

    i totally agree with you that the Puzzle is not correct.

    if White play

    3.Kf4? Kf6 (takes the opposition) & now White cannot win.

  • 3 years ago

    RAUNA08

    agreed.

  • 3 years ago

    MyNames

    The puzzle is not correct, it should be a draw the way you played

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