A square that cannot be guarded by one’s own pawns. Holes can become outposts for knights. Also called a weak square.
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Quotes of the Day
When I am White I win because I am White. When I am Black I win because I am Bogoljubov.
Efim Bogoljubov
Vugar Gashimov deserves to be immortalized!
Mahir Mamedov 2014
When you see a good move, look for a better one
Emanuel Lasker
I detest the endgame. A well-played game should be practically decided in the middle-game!
David Janowski
I’ve been playing chess professionally for 35 years! It’s a long time, and when people can still say that they enjoy my chess, that’s great.
Nigel Short 2016