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What does majority mean in chess?
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In chess, majority refers to a larger number of pawns on one flank opposed by a smaller number of the opponent's; often a player with a majority on one flank has a minority on the other. A central pawn majority is a larger number of pawns on the center files.
Majority FAQ
What does majority mean in chess?
In chess, majority refers to a larger number of pawns on one flank opposed by a smaller number of the opponent's; often a player with a majority on one flank has a minority on the other. A central pawn majority is a larger number of pawns on the center files.
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