Pawn Races in the Endgame PGN Only Sep 18, 2025

The Arms Race of the Endgame

It’s just as true in chess as in war: the side with the more firepower usually wins.

And in the endgame, this “arms race” is extremely common:

Two pawns, one on each side, racing towards the end of the board hoping to become a queen – the ultimate firepower on the chessboard!

So, winning these races is crucial – and in this course, you’ll learn how to run them right.

You’ll practice in 18 exercises, gradually getting more complex as you go. You’ll start with simple one-pawn scenarios like the one above, learning how to quickly calculate who will win the race.

But you’ll also learn more nuanced situations – ones with multiple pawns, or scenarios where both sides get their queen.

It’s not necessarily a draw if both sides get a queen!

So practice this crucial endgame skill with this free course – and start winning your pawn races today.