Learn · lesson 1 of 8 · Pawn endgames
Opposition
The kings face each other with one square between them. Whoever must move gives way.
White to move: Draw Black to move: White wins
Starting position. “Next” plays it move by move.
Pawn endgames · Pawn endgame
The position and its key
The kings face each other with one square between them. Whoever must move gives way.
The verdict
White to move: Draw Black to move: White wins
The key
1…♔d7 2.♔f6
Opposition
How to recognize it
- King and pawn vs. king
- The kings stand on the same file with one square between them
- The side that does not have to move has the opposition
- If your king stands in front of its pawn and the opponent must move, your king gets through
Opposition
In our databases
Games in which exactly this kind of position stood on the board – recognized by material and the places of the pieces, each confirmed by the tablebase. Counted from the stronger side's view.
Often comes from these openings
B01 Scandinavian Defense 6 B22 Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 5 A34 English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 4 D36 Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation 4 C41 Philidor Defense 3
Examples – the great players first