A term that describes a pawn which has passed the central meridian of the board (between the fourth and fifth ranks), like in the French Defence with the pawn on e5.
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Quotes of the Day
Of chess it has been said that life is not long enough for it, but that is the fault of life, not chess.
Irving Chernev
After an upsetting defeat the best psychology for the next game is a placid draw
Dr. Vidmar
Every chessmaster was once a beginner.
Irving Chernev
In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop within yourself a large number of qualities, the qualities of an artistic creator, a calculating practitioner, a cold calm competitor.
Alexander Kotov
Karpov is the official World Champion, but I’m not sure what that really means.
Jan Timman 1993