In the early stages of a chess game, the King is often tucked away in a safe corner through castling, but as the game progresses and pieces are traded, the King must step forward and take an active role. This chapter delves into the concept of opposition—a crucial technique used in King-versus-King endgames to gain the upper hand. With an emphasis on practical endgame scenarios like King and Queen versus a lone King, or King and Rook versus a lone King, it explores essential strategies for utilizing opposition and outflanking the opponent’s King to secure a checkmate.
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