LaviChess

Lesson 12: The final test

Eight positions, one from each part of the course. Lavi says less than usual, so now you have to trust what you've learned. The hints are still there if you need them.

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What you'll learn

  • Recognizing the ideas without having them explained
  • The key squares, triangulation and the outside passed pawn
  • The wrong bishop, and the knight against a pawn
  • Rook against pawn, the rook behind the passed pawn and mate with bishop and knight

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Updated November 6, 2026