14 Jun '07 18:30>
Could somebody please explain in-depth the rules of pawn promotion, and how it is carried out.
Originally posted by Zonko The SaneAs explained above. As for some tips, you should always promote to a queen in 99.9% of circumstances as she is most powerful. Dont worry about the exceptions to this suggestion as they are staggeringly rare.
Could somebody please explain in-depth the rules of pawn promotion, and how it is carried out.
Originally posted by PolicestateCrikey!
As explained above. As for some tips, you should always promote to a queen in 99.9% of circumstances as she is most powerful. Dont worry about the exceptions to this suggestion as they are staggeringly rare.
Originally posted by RagnorakWell, yeah, but for a guy who is trying to learn what a pawn promotion is, you've got to admit, that's probably staggeringly rare, and only confuses the matter, so his description was pretty good, don't you think?
Crikey!
I think you assume too high there. Sometimes you'll need to promote to a bishop/rook to avoid stalemate. Other times, you may need to promote to a knight to gain a tempo, possibly through check.
As with all your other moves, take a few moments to weigh up the different options/find the pitfalls, and then make your move.
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Originally posted by joneschrNo... don't tell someone 99.9 percent of the time. They might run into a stalemate, or miss a fantastic mate with a knight. Telling someone they will probably do it all the time won't make them consider the strongest moves.
Well, yeah, but for a guy who is trying to learn what a pawn promotion is, you've got to admit, that's probably staggeringly rare, and only confuses the matter, so his description was pretty good, don't you think?
Originally posted by PhlabibitObviously you are correct. But never overload someone learning a new concept with the exceptions, until they understand the rule.
No... don't tell someone 99.9 percent of the time. They might run into a stalemate, or miss a fantastic mate with a knight. Telling someone they will probably do it all the time won't make them consider the strongest moves.
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Originally posted by Policestate...and can I sound any more patronising???? 🙂
Obviously you are correct. But never overload someone learning a new concept with the exceptions, until they understand the rule.
Pawn promotions leading to stalemate, and pawn promotions to knight, which result in simultanous checkmate, are hardly the 'bread and butter' of pawn promotions now are they?!
The guy wanted to know what to do, not everythin ...[text shortened]... wn in queen pawns openings until your tutee understood the basic guidelines now would you? 🙂
Originally posted by PolicestateSure this question was asked by a low rated player, but the answers will be read by several players. There is also nothing wrong with letting a low rated player know to 'beware of' or 'look for' these situations.
...and can I sound any more patronising???? 🙂
Originally posted by PhlabibitVery good....very good.
Sure this question was asked by a low rated player, but the answers will be read by several players. There is also nothing wrong with letting a low rated player know to 'beware of' or 'look for' these situations.
If we answer 99.9 percent of the time, eventually someone will blindly make that promotion that blows a won game.
Oh, and it's spelled patronizing. 😉
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Originally posted by PolicestateGame 2890364
99.9% of the time means only once in a thousand games will you promote to a knight with checkmate, or to give stalemate.
Originally posted by RagnorakI like both of these. Very elegant.
Game 2890364
Game 1086815
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