Promotion Tactics: a theory course

Support a pawn’s path and promotion square. Check the move order before advancing or sacrificing.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• The Breakthrough — Use pawn exchanges to create a passed pawn.
• Clear the Queening Square — Clear the promotion square.
• Deflect the Blockader — Draw away the piece blocking promotion.
• Connected Passers — Support connected passed pawns and compare captures.
• Promote with Check — Promote with check when it gains a useful tempo.