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What is Wrong Rook Pawn?

What is Wrong Rook Pawn?

Chess Terms : Wrong Rook Pawn Explained

What is Wrong Rook Pawn?

Chess Terms : Wrong Rook Pawn Explained

Wrong Rook Pawn

The wrong rook pawn is a rook pawn (a- or h-file) whose promotion square is the opposite colour from the player's remaining bishop. Combined with a wrong bishop, this creates a well-known drawn endgame—the defending king can reach the promotion square and cannot be driven away.

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