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What to do with Doubled Pawns in the Center? | Chess Strategy | Intermediate Level | GM Ivan Sokolov

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Generally doubled pawns are considered as a weakness. However, in some situations they might be beneficial and useful. In this video, GM Ivan Sokolov will take a look at the advantages of doubled pawns in the center. Based on an instructive example, you will see that it is not a bad idea for white to push the c4- and d5-pawn in such a position if he can.

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