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Step 1 / 2
Your e5 pawn is passed, and your d4 pawn defends it. The black king can walk right up next to e5 and still not take it. A protected passed pawn ties the enemy king down for the whole game.
Step 1 / 2
Your e5 pawn is passed, and your d4 pawn defends it. The black king can walk right up next to e5 and still not take it. A protected passed pawn ties the enemy king down for the whole game.