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Opposition
Opposition
Pattern Card
Created with Love in Italy
Created with Love in Italy
These cards are our tiny indie studio's tribute to chess lovers around the world.
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
This card and all other Pattern Cards are included in our upcoming Chess With Cards game.
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
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Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
We're chess nuts, but let's face it - we're not GMs (yet). And English isn't our first language either. That's why we're double-checking all the card content before the launch. We might've blundered somewhere, so if you spot any issues, give us a shout. We're aiming to create the best game out there, and we need everyone's eagle eyes to make it happen.
Master the Opposition
While creating Chess With Cards, we watched many videos and read a lot of books. Here's our curated selection of the best resources we encountered on the concept of Opposition. We also included some smaller creators who are growing fast and we believe deserve your attention. Check out these resources if you want to master this important endgame technique.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
The ESSENTIAL Endgame Principle - Opposition
Have a look at this excellent introduction to the concept of opposition by the growing YouTube channel Shaky Chess. Perfect for beginners.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
As you know, there are various types of Opposition. In this short video by the passionate Chess Goals channel you’ll be treated to a nice of example of Distant Opposition. Go for it.
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WATCH ON CHESS.COM
King And Pawn Endings: The Basics!*
This is the first lesson in an awesome Chess.com series on King and Pawn Endgames. Opposition and the Rule of the Square are explained in detail by IM Danny Rensch. Don’t miss it.
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GET IT ON AMAZON
This is another excellent book on endgames by Karsten Müller. It's not just for kids. The principles, including Opposition, are all covered. The writing is easy to follow, and the tests at the end help reinforce what you have learned. Highly recommended.
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Silman's Complete Endgame Course: From Beginner to Master*
This is another fantastic book by Jeremy Silman. Endgame techniques are presented in a really fun and useful way. Opposition too. A must-read for beginners and intermediates.
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