Course

The Philidor Position

The key drawing technique when the defending king reaches the queening square in time.

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Level 1 — The Straight Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 2 — The Cross-Counter Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 3 — The Heavy Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 4 — The Quiet Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 5 — The Patient Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 6 — The Distant Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 7 — The Narrow Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 8 — The Wide Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 9 — The Hidden Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 10 — The Bold Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 11 — The Steady Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 12 — The Sharp Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 13 — The Long Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 14 — The Short Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 15 — The Central Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 16 — The Flanking Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 17 — The Timely Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 18 — The Forcing Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 19 — The Deep Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 20 — The Clean Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 21 — The Tactical Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.

Level 22 — The Positional Philidor Stand

Hold the third rank until the pawn advances, then switch to checks from behind to secure the draw.
Level 23 — Course Practice

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