Chess Lesson 18 – Under Promotion

WELCOME TO THE FALL VIRTUAL CHESS STUDY OF EPIC ACADEMY!

Date:

• Feb 4 2021

Lesson 18:

• Under Promotion

Lesson Goal:

• In this lesson, you will learn the importance of underpromotion to checkmate, win material, and avoid stalemate.
• Watch the quick video MYM Chess Coach RJ and practice with our interactive Chess pieces!

Exercises:

• Now that you have watched the video. Practice it with the below interactive games!
• Exercise 1)

  • White to play and find the correct underpromotion (Clue: You are going to attack both the black king and queen)

• Exercise 2)

  • White to play and find the correct underpromotion (Clue: It is going to be a force checkmate in 2)

• Exercise 3)

  • White to play and find the correct underpromotion (Clue: It has same idea as to the last sample puzzle in the video)

That was easy, Right? You are one step closer to become a good chess player!

Don’t forget to take a screenshot of your final position and submit to your teacher!