We are about to learn about the importance of pawn promotions in our chess games. Once we have reached the endgame of a chess match, files are clear and heavy pieces as well as minor pieces are usually captured and removed from the game. This allow for pawns to march to the other side and try to promote into a stronger piece to help win the game.
In this position, there are pawns racing to the other side. But who will get there first? How will it impact the game? Take a minute to solve.1.e8=Q...1.e8=Na42.Nd6a33.Nc4a21.e8=Ra41.e8=Ba41....Kg31...a42.Qf8(2.Qg8a33.Qf8a24.Qe8a1=N)(2.Qxa4)(2.Qd7+)(2.Qe7a33.Qe5a24.Qe4a1=B)(2.Qa8a33.Qa7a24.Qa8a1=Q+5.Qxa1)a33.Qe8(3.Qg8a24.Qf8a1=N)a24.Qf8(4.Qd8a1=B)a1=N1...Kg42.Qh5+Kxh52.Qe5+Kh33.Qxh2+Kg44.Qe2+Kf45.Qb5a46.Qxa4+