Jean Taubenhaus vs Jackson Whipps Showalter (1889)

Jean Taubenhaus vs Jackson Whipps Showalter
USA-06.Congress New York 1889 · Spanish Game: Berlin Defense. Winawer Attack (C67) · 0-1

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Annotations by Wilhelm Steinitz. [129 more games annotated by Steinitz]

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Mar-10-03		Rookpawn: Mr. Steintitz's annotation refers to a "majority of pawns on the queenside." This is considered an endgame advantage if both kings are on the kingside. With a majority, one can often create a passed pawn; thus compelling the opposing king to lose time in preventing its queening.

Mar-10-03		ughaibu: On the negative side a queenside majority can lead to a middlegame disadvantage as it can serve as an object for a minority attack leading to an isolated pawn. This strategy is not suitable for the kingside if both kings are castled short.

Mar-10-03		Rookpawn: In the middlegame, a kingside or central majority is usually preferabe. This can permit either domination in the center or a powerful attack.

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