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Weak squares in 5 minutes

A weak square cannot be guarded by enemy pawns — perfect for an outpost.

Weak squares in 5 minutes

Strategy · ~5 min

A weak square cannot be guarded by enemy pawns — perfect for an outpost.

  • Pawns move forward; the squares they leave behind can become holes.
  • Knights love outposts on weak squares (like d5/e5/d4/e4).
  • Fix a weakness, then occupy it — don’t rush if it can be chased away.

Question 1 of 1

A square is often weak when…