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Passed pawns

A passed pawn is a pawn on its way to promotion with no opposing pawns to stop it. A passed pawn forms a major threat. Once it has crossed the board, it can change into a queen.

It is often possible to combine the threat of a pawn promotion with other motives, like double attacks or pins. Sometimes it even makes sense to sacrifice a piece, if this opens the way to promotion for a passed pawn.

What do you have to do?
In this exercise, you always have a passed pawn on its way to promotion. Look for another forcing move to pile up threats, like a double attack or a sacrifice. Use this combination to win material.
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