The Advanced French Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
When White's pawn chain reaches from b2 to e5, it could lead to a kingside attack, but Black also can target the pawns and...
The Competing Majorities Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
In many openings, one side has more pawns on the kingside and the other has more on the queenside. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates...
The Sveshnikov Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Sveshnikov Variation of the Sicilian Defense used to be considered unplayable because Black accepts a risky-looking...
The Botvinnik Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
Mikhail Botvinnik was world champion several times and popularized a setup with pawns on c4, d3, and e4 or the reverse for...
The Maroczy Bind: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Maroczy bind allows one side to build a clamp on the center with the c and e-pawns. However, there's still room for...
The Hedgehog Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Hedgehog looks quiet, but it can unfurl a world of complications. GM Johan Hellsten explains.
How To Defeat Hanging Pawns
NM Robert Ramirez wraps up his course on pawn weaknesses with an examination of hanging pawn positions. Once you make one...
How To Defeat A Backward Pawn
What do you do when your opponent has a backward or "left-behind" pawn? NM Robert Ramirez shows you how to punish this weakness.
How To Defeat Doubled Pawns: Part 2
NM Robert Ramirez is back with a second strategy for how to defeat doubled pawns. This time, you can target the pawns and...
How To Defeat Doubled Pawns: Part 1
Doubled c-pawns are one of the most common structures in chess. NM Robert Ramirez demonstrates how you can use them to form...
How To Defeat An Isolated Pawn
What should you do if your opponent has an isolated pawn? NM Robert Ramirez demonstrates a clear path to play for a win!
Queen vs Pieces: Advanced Piece Values
Just how strong is a queen? GM Larry Kaufman knows that a queen is often more valuable than the nine points that most books...
Exchange Sacrifices: Advanced Piece Values
When does an exchange sacrifice make sense? GM Larry Kaufman demonstrates how much compensation you need to make these common...
Minors vs Pawns: Advanced Piece Values
Are knights and bishops really worth three pawns? GM Larry Kaufman is here to help you update the way you value your pieces.
Rook And Pawn vs Two Minors: Advanced Piece Values
Fifty years ago you could reach the US Championship without really understanding piece values. GM Larry Kaufman demonstrates...
What The Pieces Are Really Worth: Advanced Piece Values
Larry Kaufman is a Grandmaster and a programmer of one of the top chess engines. His research has made him the world's leading...
The Pieces Win: Pawns vs Pieces
NM Elijah Logozar wraps up his course on sacrifices to demonstrate how the pieces can hold their own against a team of pawns.
Sacrificing Every Piece: Pawns vs Pieces
Have you ever seen someone sacrifice every back rank piece except for the king? GM Gregory Serper did it once. NM Elijah...
Anand's Amazing Sacrifice: Pawns vs Pieces
NM Elijah Logozar is back to teach you when you can sacrifice pieces and overwhelm your opponent with pawns. His example...
Pawns Overrun Carlsen's Position: Pawns vs Pieces
NM Elijah Logozar begins his series on piece sacrifices for pawns by demonstrating the long-term power of passed pawns in...
Pawns Assisting The Attack: Pawns Vs Pieces
Promotion isn't just an endgame tactic. NM Elijah Logozar shares an amazing game where pawns help in a brilliant mating...
The Exchange Slav Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Exchange Slav has a reputation as a boring opening, but despite the symmetry, both sides have chances to play for a...
The Scheveningen Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
GM Johan Hellsten begins his overview of Sicilian structures with the Scheveningen, a favorite of Bobby Fischer and Garry...
The Dragon Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The dragon structure often leads to sharp play in both the Sicilian and the English Opening. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates...
The Open Catalan: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Catalan is one of the most popular openings at the top level today. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates the key ideas for...