Endgames · Lesson 75 of 92
King & Pawn: Who Leads?
Escorting your last pawn home, where should your king be?
Choose the right answer
- Behind the pawn, pushing it
- IN FRONT of the pawn, clearing the path
- Far away, staying safe
- Next to the enemy king
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IN FRONT of the pawn, clearing the path
The king belongs IN FRONT of his pawn. King on the 6th rank ahead of the pawn = almost always winning.
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