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Posted on 29 June, 20169 July, 2016 By haranski

The Long Opposition

long-oppositionUnderstanding the long opposition can be very powerful. Without awareness of this concept, it can be impossible to distinguish between a myriad of similar options in an endgame.

I love the position below, which clearly demonstrates the importance of understanding the long opposition. Continue reading “The Long Opposition” →

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