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What does minority attack mean in chess?
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In chess, minority attack refers to an advance of pawns on the side of the board where one has fewer pawns than the opponent, an attack strategy usually carried out to provoke a weakness.
Minority attack FAQ
What does minority attack mean in chess?
In chess, minority attack refers to an advance of pawns on the side of the board where one has fewer pawns than the opponent, an attack strategy usually carried out to provoke a weakness.
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