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Weak Square

Strategy (Weak Square)
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Weak Square refers to a square, especially one left behind after pawn advances, whose control is easily lost and which can become a base for the opponent's piece placement.

Key Points

  • It can be an ideal outpost for knights.
  • It creates long-term positional pressure.
  • It is directly related to the pawn structure.