The rule of the square in pawn endgames
The rule of the square · You are Black · hold the draw for 15 moves
Black to move. FEN: 8/8/8/4k3/P7/8/8/7K b - - 0 1
The idea
Can your king catch the pawn? Picture a square from the pawn to its promotion rank. If your king is inside it, the king catches the pawn. Head straight for it: any step away loses.
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