"pawn storm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pawn storms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pawn storm (plural pawn storms)
  1. (chess) A tactic in which several pawns are moved in rapid succession toward the opponent's defenses. Wikipedia link: pawn storm Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-pawn_storm-en-noun--xtQAI4t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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