The Opposition: an endgame course

Opposition can make the other king give ground. Count the gap, the side to move and spare pawn moves.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• Direct Opposition — Place the kings with one square between and compare whose turn it is.
• Who Owns It — Count the intervening squares and check the side to move.
• Take It With A Tempo — Use a spare pawn move when it gives the opponent the move.
• Outflank — Move around the defending king when a useful route opens.
• Break Through — Use the square the opponent must give up to support your pawn.