Course

Breakthrough

Forcing a passed pawn through a blockade by giving up material on purpose.

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Level 1 — The Straight Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 2 — The Cross-Counter Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 3 — The Heavy Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 4 — The Quiet Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 5 — The Patient Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 6 — The Distant Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 7 — The Narrow Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 8 — The Wide Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 9 — The Hidden Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 10 — The Bold Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 11 — The Steady Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 12 — The Sharp Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 13 — The Long Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 14 — The Short Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 15 — The Central Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 16 — The Flanking Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.

Level 17 — The Timely Pawn Sacrifice

Open a path through the blockade by sacrificing one pawn so the other can run to promotion.
Level 18 — Course Practice

Face every course position without guidance. Reveal a hint only when you need one.