A pawn which cannot be guarded by a pawn, or which cannot advance to such a position.
In the following example, Karpov’s 31. Qc6! attacks the backward pawn sets up the double attack 33. Bxd5! giving White four pawns for the piece and a won position.
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Quotes of the Day
Never felt more like singin’ the blues, cos I never thought that I’d ever lose…
Vladimir Kramnik 2017
Ten years ago I said that 2010 would be the end, chess would be exhausted. But it is not true, chess will not die so quickly.
Vishy Anand 2008
Maybe I had something of Capablanca. Why should I prepare when I have ideas?
Svetozar Gligoric 1989 NIC
To Put It Mildly, I Have Not a Bit of Respect For Topalov
Vladimir Kramnik 2015
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world!
Nigel Short 2016
