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Basic Endgame Strategy

King & Pawn Endings - King & Three Pawns v. King & Three Pawns (Breakthrough)

Examine the board below:

The position may look like a draw, but the fact that White’s pawns have advanced further up the board makes all the difference. White to move can win by performing a breakthrough maneuver: by sacrificing two pawns to deflect Black’s pawns, White’s remaining pawn can promote. Click here for a demonstration, with commentary.

Black to move can draw: click here for a demonstration.

Next Lesson: Basic Tactics

Copyright 2002 S. Evan Kreider.  Used with permission.

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