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Chapter 8: Endgames and strategy · Level 46 of 50

Level 46: The Opposition

Goal: Win king and pawn against king by taking the opposition. 5 puzzles · ★★★ = no mistakes.

▶ Watch how it works

Black to move. The kings face each other with one square between them — White has the opposition.

Got it? Try the puzzles ↓

🎯 Your mission

  1. 1Solve all 5 puzzles — the dots above the board turn green
  2. 2After each one, press Next puzzle →
  3. 3Finish the level: you get stars ★★★ and it counts for the Chapter 8 certificate
🎓 Chapter 8 certificate to save your stars and earn the certificate
Puzzle 1 of 5

Only one move wins. Take the opposition!

Your move

💡 Need a hint?

Do not rush the pawn. Move your king so the two kings face each other with one square between them — and Black has to move away.

What you learn here

When two kings stand on the same line with one square between them, the side that does NOT have to move “has the opposition”. In king-and-pawn endings the opposition lets your king go forward in front of its pawn — the key to winning.

Chapter 8 — Endgames and strategy: Mate with king and queen or king and rook, win king-and-pawn endings with the opposition and key squares, and start games with the three opening rules.

Chapter 8 levels