Winning Pawn Structures

Pawns are the soul of chess--and one of the aspects of the game that chess computers just don't handle well. This modern guide to pawn structures, written by an experienced grandmaster, analyzes a variety of typical formations, and explains the approaches, patterns, and techniques used by professionals in all phases of the game. The know-how gained from the sample matches presented will give any player a practical advantage on the board. Pawns provide chess with structure and strategic depth, and this book is a general guide to pawn structures and their importance in forming and executing plans.