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Coordinate separated passers with the king

Two distant passed pawns can stretch a bishop and king.

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Veselin Topalov – Alexei Shirov

Linares · 1998.03.04 · 0-1

50. Bxf6 · Black to move

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What to notice at 50. Bxf6

Shirov’s 50...d4 advanced the central passer while the a-pawn remained a distant threat. The black king then continued toward the queenside in the recorded line.

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Recall and explain

1. Two distant passed pawns can stretch a bishop and king. How would you apply “coordinate separated passers with the king”, and which defensive reply must you check?

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