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The pawn wedge
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Jun 25, 2024
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The pawn wedge A pawn wedge is the name we give to a pawn which has advanced as for as the 6th rank. We are particularly interested in achieving a pawn wedge in the neighbourhood of the opposing king, generally on f6, g6 or h6 (or, as Black, on f3, g3 or h3). Such a pawn restricts the mobility of the king, disrupts the defence and 'constitutes a favourable motif for mating attacks' (Kotov). It is often said that, when you are attacking, a pawn wedge is as strong as a minor piece, sometimes even stronger. We have already looked at some set-ups with a pawn wedge. We know important examples such as Damiano's and Lolli's mates from Build Up Your Chess 1, Chapter 2. In this lesson we shall revise the basic ideas and become familiar with new motifs. that is boost your chess one chapter 7
A pawn wedge is the name we give to a pawn which has advanced as for as the 6th rank.
We are particularly interested in achieving a pawn wedge in the neighbourhood of the opposing king, generally on f6, g6 or h6 (or, as Black, on f3, g3 or h3). Such a pawn restricts the mobility of the king, disrupts the defence and 'constitutes a favourable motif for mating attacks' (Kotov). It is often said that, when you are attacking, a pawn wedge is as strong as a minor piece, sometimes even stronger.
The pawn wedge is a powerful weapon. In your own games, try to strengthen an attack with the h- or f-pawn. In some circumstances you can also advance the g-pawn. But this operation is more dangerous if you have castled short, because it weakens your own king position.