1
The Pawn That Must Not Become a Queen
White to move and the pawn reaches the eighth rank. Careful: the most obvious promotion throws the win away. Find the only winning continuation.
★★
2
The Queen Is Worth Less Here
The pawn reaches the last rank and the black king is boxed in. Before choosing the new piece, count the enemy king's escape squares carefully: the "obvious" choice throws away half a point.
★★★
3
Beware the Stalemate
White is about to promote and the game should be over. But the piece you choose decides between winning and drawing: the black king is stuck in the corner with just one free square. Find the promotion that keeps the win.
★★
4
Beware the Stalemate
White is about to promote the pawn. The black king is trapped in the corner: choose the right piece to keep the win.
★★