First steps in pawn structures Bestseller even international Grandmasters

even international Grandmasters

Aggressive Enterprise: Queen's Gambit Accepted and Minors

I can tell you that you are in for a treat

Vladimir Kramnik as well as Viswanathan Anand

evaluate positions systematically

First steps in pawn structures Bestseller even international GrandmastersKnowing how to handle pawn structures is important if you want to be successful. In his new ChessBase DVD, FIDE trainer IM Andrew Martin deals with the art of pawn management and explains why Philidor's saying "The pawns are the soul of the game" is so famous. Good pawn moves in the opening promote the good development of the pieces and this leads to good play. The pawn structure shapes the game from start to finish and should always be kept in mind.