Definition of "Phalanx"
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Definition of "Phalanx"
Observing the pawn structures given in the course, it looks like the definition of a "Phalanx" is "two or more adjacent pawns which are also a majority relative to the same files of the opponent".
But the "internet" seems to define it as just a lump of adjacent pawns. Isn't this also what Steinitz meant (he introduced this term I think).
What do you think? Shall I keep the unspoken definition of the course author?
But the "internet" seems to define it as just a lump of adjacent pawns. Isn't this also what Steinitz meant (he introduced this term I think).
What do you think? Shall I keep the unspoken definition of the course author?
Valmont- Club Player
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Re: Definition of "Phalanx"
For practical reasons it is better to stay with the definitions of the author since we want to understand what they are trying to communicate.
But you captured my interest and I went to the history of the phalanx and found the this page quite interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx. Any parallels with chess?
But you captured my interest and I went to the history of the phalanx and found the this page quite interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx. Any parallels with chess?
PawnCustodian- International Master
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Re: Definition of "Phalanx"
Yeah, I knew about Roman military term.
But you're right, whatever Steinitz meant with "Phalanx", best is to stick with the authors usage.
But you're right, whatever Steinitz meant with "Phalanx", best is to stick with the authors usage.
Valmont- Club Player
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Re: Definition of "Phalanx"
That full stop is not meant to be there.PawnCustodian wrote:For practical reasons it is better to stay with the definitions of the author since we want to understand what they are trying to communicate.
But you captured my interest and I went to the history of the phalanx and found the this page quite interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx. Any parallels with chess?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx
Just for clarity
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