passed pawn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of passed pawn
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Qd6, as now both players have mating and perpetual check threats and Black has a very dangerous passed pawn which must be managed.
From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2022
Qc2? b3!, when the passed pawn proves a bone in the throat for White.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
Kb4, the outside passed pawn offers an elementary win, and Black resigned.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2021
White’s kingside pawn majority is intact heading into the rook ending, while Black’s hobbled queenside majority with the doubled c-pawns will never be able to push through a passed pawn on their own.
From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2017
The text move is forced, as P-R6 would give White yet another passed pawn.
From Chess Strategy by Du Mont, J.
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