Understanding Passed Pawns | Principles of Chess Endgames | GM Naroditsky

In this video, we examine the first of several crucial concepts that will serve as the basis for understanding pawn endgames: passed pawns. After clarifying the definition, we consider the various ways of creating passed pawns, and identify five special types of passers that frequently occur in pawn endgames. Finally, we hammer home and contextualize this theoretical knowledge through a few well-selected examples from chess practice. Note: In the "avoid the Deep Freeze" example, I forgot to share the correct move! Rather than playing 1.g3, White first has to play 1.h3 (stopping ...g4), then 2.g3, and finally 3.h4. Daniel now has a Patreon! Check it out at www.patreon.com/danielnaroditsky. - Follow Daniel on Twitter at https://twitter.com/GMNaroditsky - Daniel streams regularly on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/GMNaroditsky - Daniels Discord https://discord.gg/WfcfMt5hqS #endgame #grandmaster #chessanalysis