passed pawn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of passed pawn
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Kc7 gets in the way of White’s own coming passed pawn, and on 1.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 28, 2022
Carlsen instead went for a less convincing and drawn-out line that still gave him a clear passed pawn up in a rook-and-pawn ending.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
Kb4, the outside passed pawn offers an elementary win, and Black resigned.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
With 25. 0-0 Rc8, Riazantsev at least managed to get his rook in the way of the passed pawn, but Black’s game was already beyond salvation: 26.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 19, 2014
R-B5, and the Bishop's pawn is lost, unless Black gives up his passed pawn.
From Chess Strategy by J. Du Mont
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