Course

Outflanking

When the defending king holds the front door, go around the side instead.

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Level 1 — The Straight King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 2 — The Cross-Counter King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 3 — The Heavy King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 4 — The Quiet King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 5 — The Patient King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 6 — The Distant King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 7 — The Narrow King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 8 — The Wide King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 9 — The Hidden King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 10 — The Bold King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 11 — The Steady King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 12 — The Sharp King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 13 — The Long King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 14 — The Short King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 15 — The Central King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 16 — The Flanking King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 17 — The Timely King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 18 — The Forcing King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 19 — The Deep King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.

Level 20 — The Clean King Manoeuvre

When the direct route is blocked, take your king around the side to seize a key square and clear the pawn’s path.
Level 21 — Course Practice

Face every course position without guidance. Reveal a hint only when you need one.