Promotion Chess Puzzles
Advance a pawn to the eighth rank and choose your new piece, often deciding the game.
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About Promotion
Promotion occurs when a pawn reaches the opponent's back rank and is exchanged for a more powerful piece — almost always a queen. Promotion tactics often involve racing pawns, clearing the path for a passed pawn, or finding the move that guarantees promotion in the face of opposition. Understanding promotion patterns is essential for converting endgame advantages.
How to use these puzzles
Study the position carefully before moving any pieces. Try to find the best move on your own, then click on the piece you want to move and select the target square. Use the Hint button if you get stuck. After solving the puzzle, use the Next Puzzlebutton in the Current Turn card to practice another position from this theme.