I have seen that in the endgame the pawn is more valuable, especially when they are pushed.  I also have heard that if you have a pawn weakness, that you need to push the pawn and make it a strength.

Great move.. im gonna try this tactics

I like to think of a pawn as a little more than 1 point because in the endgame its one of the most potent pieces in large numbers. so say you have a knight for three pawns usually do that. also if pawns are spaced apart all the better. one pawn distracts your opponent and put pressure from all sides.

Good Technique for end game.

pawn so powerful I need to learn how to use it effectively.

No, but Nc4 could exchange Bb6 and then f2 pawn becomes "weak"

In diagram 1, Nc4 isnt check...

I am struggling through Hans Kmoch's book as we speak  . . .

I dont mind very much in the beginnig for the pawns, i sacrifaice them when ever i can get a better position, or possibility for crazy combination. I am not a top class player, but that is my whey. Pawns are good only when they are in pair or line, When they are isolated or doubled i see it as a weakness. It is nice to see some games where top class player use their pawns at maximum.

I love a good pawn storm! Sacrificing a major piece to achieve it makes it even sweeter.

"Mongo only pawn in game of life."

thanks a lot. never thought too much about pawn techniques

beautiful article. It shows you how powerful pawns can be. It's about control of the board rather than just pieces

Very, very nice article, IMHO. Thanks.