DETAILS, FICTION AND CHESS

In the example diagram, either facet owning the go is in zugzwang: Black to move have to Engage in one...Kb7 letting White to promote the pawn after 2.Kd7; White to maneuver will have to allow a draw, both by one.Kc6 stalemate or by dropping the pawn immediately after another lawful move.The object of the sport should be to checkmate the opponent;