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Non-Isolated Doubled Pawns

In some positions, Doubled Pawns (non-isolated ones) can be a weakness because these pawns have reduced mobility, can become easy targets, and are often ineffective at creating a passed pawn (as seen in first the diagram above).

In other positions, this type of pawn structure can be an advantage because it often creates open files for the Rooks (as seen in the second diagram above) and helps control important squares.

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When we started adding a playful touch to chess learning, we looked through thousands of videos and hundreds of books to find the best resources out there. Here's our curated selection of the best content we encountered on Non-Isolated Doubled Pawns. We also included some smaller creators who are growing fast and we believe deserve your attention. Check out these resources if you want to master this type of pawns.

Learn Doubled Pawns in this ONE video!
This extremely instructive video by ChessGeek is the perfect introduction to Doubled Pawns. Highly recommended.

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Pawns: Chess Strategy That Will Skyrocket Your Rating
Take a look at this massive work by the growing YouTube channel Chess Explained and look at Doubled Pawns in the wider context of all the ideas and strategies that are related to Pawns in general.

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Deep Concepts Explained: Doubled Pawns*
This is another interesting lesson by GM Hammer on Pawns. This time he analyses a very instructional game by Anand vs. Carlsen centered around a pair of Doubled Pawns. At the end, be sure to complete the Chess.com interactive challenges.

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The Power of Pawns: Chess Structure Fundamentals for Post-beginners*
This is a very good book by Jorg Hickl. It's a great introduction to the most important pawn structures. An important section is dedicated to doubled pawns.Follow all the moves with ease thanks to the interactive e-book reader.

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Small Steps to Giant Improvement*
This book by Sam Shankland is a deep dive into two types of pawns: pawns that are too far advanced and, you guessed it, doubled pawns. For serious players only.Follow all the moves with ease thanks to the interactive e-book reader.

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