"pawn chain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pawn chains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pawn chain (plural pawn chains)
  1. (chess) A locked diagonal formation of pawns, each one supported by a friendly pawn diagonally behind and blocked by an enemy pawn directly ahead. Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-pawn_chain-en-noun-~PJf8mH- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

Inflected forms

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