What is Outpost?
Chess Terms : Outpost Explained
What is Outpost?
Chess Terms : Outpost Explained
An outpost is a square in or near the opponent's territory that is protected by a pawn and cannot be attacked by enemy pawns. A knight on an outpost is particularly powerful because it controls multiple squares deep in the enemy position and cannot be driven away by pawns. Creating and exploiting outposts is a fundamental positional strategy.