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Chess terms

Floating Square

A pawn endgame pattern for deciding whether one king can stop two separated passed pawns.

What it means

A pawn endgame pattern for deciding whether one king can stop two separated passed pawns.

Why it matters

Endgame technique converts advantages and saves bad positions with precise play.

How to apply it

  1. 1Activate your king and coordinate pieces.
  2. 2Know key theoretical positions and rules of thumb.
  3. 3Count tempos carefully (pawn races, opposition).