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What does rook pawn mean in chess?
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Rook pawn: Rook's pawn. A pawn on the rook's file, i.e. the a-file or h-file. Sometimes abbreviated "RP".
Rook pawn FAQ
What does rook pawn mean in chess?
Rook pawn: Rook's pawn. A pawn on the rook's file, i.e. the a-file or h-file. Sometimes abbreviated "RP".
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