How does one defend against the minority attack?

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KashmiriCookingOil

Any ideas? This is something I struggled with OTB against a strong opponent. I tried playing on the opposite side of the board(I made a tactical mistake), but how do I defend against the minority attack on the queenside?

KashmiriCookingOil

Help!

Jalex13
I would help but I’m much weaker than you.
MaetsNori

This article does a pretty good job of teaching the common strategies for defending against the minority attack: https://thechessworld.com/articles/middle-game/5-must-know-defensive-strategies-in-the-carlsbad-structure/

KashmiriCookingOil

Thanks so much MaetsNori!