Typically, knight and pawn endgames result in a draw, as the knight can be exchanged for the pawn. However, for the pawn to advance, the king and knight must work together to cover the squares along its path. If the pawn manages to reach the seventh rank with support from its king and knight, it usually promotes and secures a win.
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Variants
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Corner Chess: The kings cannot be more separated
The Corner Chess, also known as the King’s Corner Chess, differs from the classic Chess by its starting position of pieces. The strategy is usually driven by the particular starting position, as the random shuffle of the pieces can create specific weak points both players try to exploit.
Tactical Tips
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Fork: Overload your piece in a good way
A fork is a strategy commonly used in chess, whereby a single piece is used to attack two or more opposing pieces simultaneously. The primary objective of the attacker is to capture at least one of the targeted pieces, and it is often challenging for the defender to counteract every threat.
Full Game Analysis
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Winawer Defense: You are on the way to destruction
. Maybe the black king’s anabasis to the white camp looked a bit like a way of a condemned, as White’s attack didn’t give him a chance to save himself. However, the game is very impressive, and demonstrates several tactical tricks to remember.
Tricks And Traps
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Lisitsyn Gambit Trap: A dangerous knight charge
The opening slightly resembles the Tennison Gambit, as White makes a similar early knight charge to provoke Black to weaken their king’s defenses. This time, we won’t just win the opponent’s queen, but deliver a nice checkmate in the center.
Opening Theory
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Learn to play Meitner-Mieses Gambit: The clash of queens
Wait a minute, what is this? Both queens were developed at the fourth move (which is pretty early for the strongest piece on the board), and now White voluntarily lets Black give a deadly looking check at f2? Let’s see how the game continued.
Endgame Strategy
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Beginner: King and queen vs. king and pawn
The king and queen versus king and pawn endgame highlights the importance of controlling the board and preventing the opposing king from escaping the queen’s influence. Make sure you remember these specific situations, as to know the defending strategy can help achieve at least a draw in a seemingly hopeless position.
Tactical Tips
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Deflection: Target the overloaded pieces
The deflection tactic is a powerful tool in a chess player’s arsenal. By distracting your opponent’s pieces and diverting their attention away from their intended goal, you can gain a significant advantage on the board.
All The Benefits of Chess Gaming Revealed
Chess is more than just a fun board game – it’s actually good for your brain! Here are the top benefits of chess gaming for your cognitive function.
Can Playing Chess Online Improve Your Game?
These days, you can play a plethora of games online, and chess is one of them. Here’s how chess online gaming can help improve your game.