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The square of the pawn
Can the king catch it?
The 'square of the pawn' rule lets you tell at a glance whether:
A
Whether a lone king can catch an enemy passed pawn before it promotes, at a glance.
B
Whether your bishop is able to reach a particular target square in time.
C
Whether a given pawn currently sits on a light square or a dark square.
D
Whether two of your pawns are connected and can defend each other.