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SC Week 3/5: Karpov - Spassky, Spartakiad 1975 (Weak Pawns)

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  "A very good square for the knight. the pressure on Black’s d-pawn is obvious, but he is not without some counterchances based on his own well-placed knight." Michael Stean

SC Week 3/3: Spassky - Fischer (5), Reykjavik 1972 (Weak Pawns)

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"Contrary to popular belief, doubled pawns are not invariably weak but in many cases are definitely advantageous." Michael Stean

SC Week 2/7: Schrodinger's Outpost

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  "I use the term semi-outpost because White can defend that point with a pawn … but does not want to …." Michael Stean