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Doubled Pawns
"Two friendly pawns on the same file, usually created by a capture."
In-Depth Explanation
Doubled pawns can be weak because the rear pawn blocks the front pawn and neither can defend the other. They may also open files, control important squares, and strengthen a center. Judge the resulting activity and targets rather than treating every doubled pawn as automatically bad.
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What does doubled pawns mean in chess?
Two friendly pawns on the same file, usually created by a capture.
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