What is Pawn majority in chess?
Having more pawns than the opponent on one side of the board.
A pawn majority on a flank can be used to create a passed pawn. In endgames, the side with a queenside pawn majority often converts it into a game-winning passed pawn.
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- Minority attackAdvancing fewer pawns to break up a larger enemy pawn group and create a weakness.
- Open fileA file with no pawns on it at all - a highway for rooks.
- Half-open fileA file with an enemy pawn on it but no friendly pawn - still useful for rooks.
- Open positionA position with few pawns in the centre, many open lines, and active tactical play.
- Closed positionA position where the centre is locked with pawns, leading to slower, more strategic play.
- SpaceThe number of squares controlled or available to your pieces compared with the opponent's.