Endgames  ·  Lesson 71 of 92

Promotion Wins Endgames

Most endgames are won by ONE extra pawn becoming a queen. Promote!

Find the winning move

Show the solution

A new queen — and a trivially won game. Endgame strategy in one sentence: make a passed pawn, escort it home.

Watch it play out

The position, then the answer.

Practise this on a live board

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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