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Chess terms

Distant Opposition

An opposition pattern where kings are not adjacent but the same tempo logic still controls entry squares.

What it means

An opposition pattern where kings are not adjacent but the same tempo logic still controls entry squares.

Why it matters

Endgame technique converts advantages and saves bad positions with precise play.

How to apply it

  1. 1Activate your king and coordinate pieces.
  2. 2Know key theoretical positions and rules of thumb.
  3. 3Count tempos carefully (pawn races, opposition).