which pawn structure is stronger ?

which pawn structure is stronger ?

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White has only two pawns : e4 , f4 and black has only two pawns : e6 , f7 . each king is at his initial square and niether side has minor and major pieces . So which side has stronger pawn structure ( elaborate your choice with reason ) ?๐Ÿ˜•

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The Mighty Messenger

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I think neither is stronger than the other. White's pawns have more mobility, but Black's structure is solid, with no weaknesses

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Do yo mean this position?

A stable personality

Near my hay.

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Originally posted by Marinkatomb
Do yo mean this position?

[fen]rnbqkbnr/5p2/4p3/8/4PP2/8/8/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1[/fen]
I think he meant:

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w

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I have mentioned that neither side has minor nor major pieces i.e no knights , no bishops , no queens , no rooks .C J Horse got it right .

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Originally posted by C J Horse
I think he meant:

[fen]4k3/5p2/4p3/8/4PP2/8/8/4K3 w KQkq - 0 1[/fen]
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This position is a draw. The pawn structures do not differ in any meaningful way.

As a general rule pawns are best placed side by side. The weakness of the pawn is in the square directly in front of it. Side by side they protect each others weakness.

White plays Ke2 black plays f6. The position is nearly symmetrical.

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Originally posted by KnightStalker47
This position is a draw. The pawn structures do not differ in any meaningful way.

As a general rule pawns are best placed side by side. The weakness of the pawn is in the square directly in front of it. Side by side they protect each others weakness.

White plays Ke2 black plays f6. The position is nearly symmetrical.
It may be a draw if you are playing, but I'm pretty sure I could find a way to lose.

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Fast and Curious

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Originally posted by Eladar
It may be a draw if you are playing, but I'm pretty sure I could find a way to lose.
That goes without saying, but you did anyway๐Ÿ™‚

w

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Thanks for the input .๐Ÿ˜€