Strategy

What is a Outpost in chess?

  • Square
  • Piece
  • Strategy

A secure square protected by a pawn where enemy pawns cannot easily chase the piece away.

What to look for on the board

  • A square protected by your pawn.
  • Enemy pawns cannot attack that square anymore.
  • A knight or bishop on that square attacks real targets.

Types and patterns

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