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Theory/The Opposition Is Worthless Without an Outflank

The Opposition Is Worthless Without an Outflank

White has the opposition and an extra pawn, and it is still a draw. The rule: the opposition only wins if the attacking king can then step around yours. Mirror his king from the c-file, rank for rank, so that every step around meets the opposition again, and you hold.

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