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Why outposts are so strong
The pawn does the protecting.
Why is a pawn-supported outpost so strong for a knight?
A
It lets the knight move twice in a row.
B
Enemy pawns can't chase it, so it sits there for good.
C
It makes the knight worth a full rook.