King and Pawn
Endgame Studies

"The passed Pawn is a criminal that must be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient."
Nimzovich

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The following King and Pawn endgame studies are examples of positions commonly found in real games. They are designed to test your understanding of King and Pawn endgame lessons.

As you study these examples, try to predict the next best move for both black and white. By doing this, you will train yourself to win a won position, or perhaps swindle a better score from a bad position.

Select a study below. Learn more in the frame on the right.

Study 1

One Pawn Too Many