Lesson 3: Triangulation

Sometimes everything is in the right place, but it's your move, and every move spoils something. Then the king can walk around a small triangle and come back. Your opponent's king can't do the same, and suddenly it's the other side that has to move.

What you'll learn

Zugzwang: when having the move is a disadvantage
Triangulation: the king takes three moves and comes back
How to recognize when a triangle is needed
How to win a position like this against the computer

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Zugzwang in the glossary
The opposition
Tempo in the glossary

Updated November 6, 2026

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