Quote by: Howard Staunton

A player is said to have the opposition when he can place his King directly in front of the adverse King, with only one square between them. This is often an important advantage in ending games.


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  • NameHoward Staunton
  • DescriptionEnglish chess master
  • BornApril, 1810
  • DiedJune 22, 1874
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionLiterary Historian; Chess Player; Author