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Theory/The Knight Underpromotion Defense

The Knight Underpromotion Defense

You have a rook, he has a pawn on b2 next to his king. You cannot win this, but you can lose it: a queen that survives beats your rook. The rule: before every move, ask what happens if he promotes right now. Your rook must guard b1, give check, or have a mate ready.

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