Originally posted by arterioesIt has to do with relative king positions (far and near opposition) in endgames. Here is one article that might get you on the track:
Recently I was going through an end games book and came across this term.I didnt really understand the concept.So could some one please explain this to me.
Thank You
http://www.staff.dmu.ac.uk/~ahu/TEXTS/chess.htm
From: http://chess.about.com/cs/reference/g/bldefrel.htm
Definition: A term reserved for endgames to describe a connection between two squares, usually based on the interaction of the two Kings. When one King occupies a certain square, the other King must immediately occupy the related square to avoid a worsening of the position.
The concept is used to analyze positions having multiple pairs of related squares where the normal analysis of variations is inadequate.
It sort of makes sense...