A 35-minute teaching session
- 5 minutes: show the first board and ask every student to describe a plan before moving.
- 10 minutes: play the first position with a short time control. Ask players to record one decision they were unsure about.
- 10 minutes: play the second position and exchange roles. Compare how the changed position or side to move affects the plan.
- 10 minutes: review two contrasting decisions. Let the students explain first, then demonstrate alternatives on the board.
Ask before giving the answer
- Which squares can the black king use?
- How does the side to move change the defender's options?
Coach's planning notes
This deliberately uneven material exercise isolates king safety; rotate roles rather than using results to rank strength.
In the white-to-move position, ask students to calculate Re8 before moving. In the other, explore creating luft.
Put it into practice
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