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Endgame · Pawn endings

Hold against the pawn

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30 positions in 6 sets, each checked against the engine so the goal can be reached. You play them out against the computer.

The goal

  • Stay in front of it.

Example position, White to move.

The sets

  • Hold the pawn as White · pawn far up the board. White holds against a pawn far up the board: get in front of it and keep the opposition.
  • Hold the pawn as Black · pawn far up the board. Black holds against a pawn far up the board: get in front of it and keep the opposition.
  • Hold the pawn as White · pawn in the middle. White holds against a pawn in the middle: get in front of it and keep the opposition.
  • Hold the pawn as Black · pawn in the middle. Black holds against a pawn in the middle: get in front of it and keep the opposition.
  • Hold the pawn as White · pawn at home. White holds against a pawn at home: get in front of it and keep the opposition.
  • Hold the pawn as Black · pawn at home. Black holds against a pawn at home: get in front of it and keep the opposition.

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