Endgames  ·  Lesson 75 of 92

King & Pawn: Who Leads?

Escorting your last pawn home, where should your king be?

Choose the right answer

  1. Behind the pawn, pushing it
  2. IN FRONT of the pawn, clearing the path
  3. Far away, staying safe
  4. 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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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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