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21st June 2009, 01:27pm
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by TekWz
Massachusetts United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
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21st June 2009, 01:28pm
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by TekWz
Massachusetts United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 80
Whoever moves with an odd number of squares between the Kings does not have the opposition. So the person with the move and an even number of squares between the Kings does have the opposition!
22nd June 2009, 03:54am
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by xMenace
Rothesay, NB Canada
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 846

Such a simple concept often means the difference in a game. It's amazing how even advanced players overlook opposition in their endings.

 
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