Nimzowitsch explained this as a protected piece on the opponent’s side of the board that cannot be attacked by a pawn.
Karpov, Anatoly vs Kasparov, Garry 1-0 World Championship 35th-KK5 Rnd:17
Lyon/New York 1990.12.05
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