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Pawn Link Mate Examples
Compiled by ChessCoachClark
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Students often need to be reminded that Pawns are not expendable and weak. As an extension of the Pawn Link Tactic-- OTB Examples game collection, here the field is narrowed to cases where there is a mate that involves the strength of the Pawn Link. Surprise!

As just one example, among the games included below, G Andromedas vs L Printzios, 2013 has an alternative ending that is a Pawn Link Mate:


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It is worth reminding the student that the protection by a Pawn is the best form of protection one can use. Now, another layer of importance is demonstrated. Pawn are not pieces, but they are versatile and resourceful chessmen, indeed.

Value them. Do not underestimate their power. Think outside the box. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to exploit their abilities. Pawns can do a lot for you!

ChessCoachClark (CCC) originated this game collection in September 2024 and he updates it on occasion. This project is a work in progress, culling games from various sources, including several chess training books and personal research. The games are ordered by date (oldest first), not by importance.

Be well.
Be safe.

16. Qh5 Rxh5 17. Nxc8 Rxh2# with Pawn Link protection.
J Gocher vs Harrwitz, 1859 
(C39) King's Gambit Accepted, 15 moves, 0-1

Cont. is both a Pawn Link Mate and In-His-Face Mate (CCC)
H Karner vs Karpov, 1972 
(A46) Queen's Pawn Game, 43 moves, 1-0

123...Be6 124. Rf8+ Bg8 125. Rxg8# King in corner.
Petrosian vs B Ivanovic, 1980 
(A13) English, 123 moves, 1-0

EOG is mate with the Rook in the corner.
P Thoren vs P Lacko, 1987 
(C90) Ruy Lopez, Closed, 37 moves, 1-0

27. ...Kxh7 28. Qg7# Pawn Link Mate near the corner.
Bologan vs G B Prakash, 1991
(C53) Giuoco Piano, 27 moves, 1-0

Pawn Link Rook Mate: 67. ... Rg8 68. Rxg8#
R Bates vs S Eriksson, 1991
(D10) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 67 moves, 1-0

EOG is mate with the Rook in the corner.
C Lange vs D Hess, 1994 
(B01) Scandinavian, 30 moves, 0-1

=U12= EOG threatens Pawn Link Mate-- 22. Qxh7#
Ganguly vs A Jankovic, 1994 
(C28) Vienna Game, 21 moves, 1-0

21. Qh7# is a Pawn Link Mate if Pawn jumps on left flank.
Movsesian vs V Babula Sr, 1996 
(B81) Sicilian, Scheveningen, Keres Attack, 20 moves, 1-0

1... Ng4 2. Rxg4 Ra8 3. Qg8+ Rxg8 4. Rxg8#
E Tate vs Yudasin, 1997 
(B90) Sicilian, Najdorf, 36 moves, 1-0

EOG is mate near the corner by Rook with Knight Support as well
L Milman vs J Fang, 2005 
(B18) Caro-Kann, Classical, 31 moves, 1-0

EOG Queen uses a Pawn Link for mate in Q2.
H Laiz Ibanez vs J A Diaz Rodriguez, 2006
(C02) French, Advance, 32 moves, 0-1

SF 17 M1: 46...Rxe4 47 Rh8# or 46...d4 47 Rh8#.
T Debray vs S Buscara, 2006
(B07) Pirc, 46 moves, 1-0

57...Rxe7 58 Rd8+ Re8 59 Rxe8#. Pawn Link Mate by Rook.
D Genocchio vs A Malfagia, 2006
(A07) King's Indian Attack, 57 moves, 1-0

64. Kc1 Ra1# Pawn Link Rook Roll Mate.
M Simutowe vs P Khetho, 2007
(A48) King's Indian, 63 moves, 0-1

EOG is a Pawn Link Mate using a Rook in Q1.
A Asrian vs A Zarodov, 2008
(C70) Ruy Lopez, 57 moves, 1-0

EOG Queen takes a Pawn Link position for mate in Q2.
F Zamengo vs C I Karunarathna, 2008
(C02) French, Advance, 71 moves, 0-1

61. Rxg2 Rc1+ 62. Rg1 Rxg1#. Pawn Link Capture Mate with a Rook
C Potter vs J Kaminski, 2008
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 60 moves, 0-1

=U11= Rook in Q1 corner. Shadow of Petrosian-Ivanovic 1980
P Fukowski vs M Wacior, 2010 
(A40) Queen's Pawn Game, 98 moves, 1-0

EOG is mate by use of a Rook in a Pawn Link in Q1.
B Brunova vs J Stich, 2013
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 32 moves, 1-0

Alternative EOG 59. Rxg8# is a Pawn Link Mate and Capture Mate.
G Andromedas vs L Printzios, 2013
(C53) Giuoco Piano, 59 moves, 1-0

Continuation: 47.Qd3 Qxd3 48. Ke1 Qf1# with Q on first rank.
A Smith vs N Grandelius, 2014 
(D58) Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (Makagonov-Bondarevsky) Syst, 46 moves, 0-1

King gets his final rest in Q1 corner by Rook and Knight.
Aronian vs So, 2019 
(A22) English, 47 moves, 1-0

69...Rg8 70. Rxg8# Mate in Q1 corner. Also a Capture Mate.
O Perez Mitjans vs T Razafindratsima, 2021 
(C78) Ruy Lopez, 69 moves, 1-0

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