What is Pawn Structure?

Pawn Structure refers to the formation and positioning of the pawns on a chess board during a game. The structure can significantly affect the game's progression and can influence the strategies and tactics of the game from both an attacking and defensive perspective. It is often used as an indicator of a player's position strength and provides valuable insight into potential weaknesses, future moves, and the areas of control on a chess board. Factors such as pawn chains, isolated pawns, doubled pawns, and pawn islands are often considered aspects of pawn structure.