"pawn race" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pawn races [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pawn race (plural pawn races)
  1. (chess) A situation where both opponents are pushing (moving forward) a passed pawn in an effort to be the first to promote. Wikipedia link: Promotion (chess) Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-pawn_race-en-noun-JdKNeHvw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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