Around the Side

Part of the The King and the Pawn section of Coddy's Endgames journey. Lesson 10 of 26.

Holding the opposition wins nothing by itself. When he steps aside, do not follow him: walk past on the other side, onto the rank he can no longer guard. Players call it outflanking. Hold, wait, go around - never chase.

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Position 1 of 7

WatchYou hold the opposition and he must move. Watch the king pass him.

The starting position.

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All 7 positions

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4The Rule of the Square

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2The King Steps Up

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5Key Squares

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3Opposition

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6Rook Pawns Draw

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