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Corresponding Squares

Corresponding Squares

The Theory of Corresponding Squares is a very advanced endgame concept where specific squares on the board are linked such that if one King occupies a particular square, the opposing King must move to the corresponding square to maintain balance. This technique is crucial in complex King and pawn endgames to force zugzwang or achieve strategic goals.

In the diagram above, if Black's King manages to occupy one of the highlighted squares (key squares), it can force White's King away and protect the advance of its pawns. White draws by immediately occupying square "5" with 1.Kf6 and by continuing to mirror Black's path on the various corresponding squares.

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