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Lucena Position After Kd6 (or Ke6 or Kc6, etc.)

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WALKINGLOSS
WALKINGLOSS
Apr 8, 2021
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#1

What should I do if someone does this against me? Is there some way to exploit this?

Arisktotle
Arisktotle
Apr 8, 2021
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#2

After 2. ... Kg5 you can for instance play 3. Rf8 (many other rook moves win as well) and the pawn will promote protected by the rook. That's why the black king must stay near the back rank.

WALKINGLOSS
WALKINGLOSS
Apr 8, 2021
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#3
Arisktotle wrote:

After 2. ... Kg5 you can for instance play 3. Rf8 (many other rook moves win as well) and the pawn will promote protected by the rook. That's why the black king must stay near the back rank.

Oooooooooooooooooh..... thank you, that explains a lot!