When the opponent has his pieces pointed at the head of his pawn chain. The typical break may be a bad idea, as you have just given the opponent an outpost.

The f2-f3 break would not be good due to the overprotection black has on the e4-pawn.

 

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How can white prevent black increasing pressure

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How should black meet the f3-break

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Pawn Break in Cramped Position VS Overprotection
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