Key Concepts of Chess - Pawn Structures Vol.1 and 2
In this two-part course the emphasis will be on typical pawn-structures.
We will explore the Queen’s Gambit a little more. In this episode, we look first of all at the structure that arises after the pawn exchange c4xd5 e6xd5. In the literature, this formation is known as 'Carlsbad structure'.
That there is so much to say about this pawn structure may surprise many. Most club chess players will be familiar with the so-called "minority attack" (i.e. when White advances on the queenside with b2-b4-b5xc6) and in my book "Understanding before Moving - Queen's Gambit Structures" I try to explain in detail under what circumstances this plan has a chance of succeeding.
But apart from the minority attack, White has several other possibilities at his disposal, which I review very briefly. Of course, I also discuss various concepts Black might follow. These are sometimes related to preventing/delaying White's possibilities on the queenside but can also consist of setting up a dangerous initiative on the kingside after White castled short.
All in all, quite fascinating stuff. In the diagram position below, White played f2-f3 to open the f-file and to undermine Black's center. Black just played ... Bc8-a6, attacking White's rook on f1. How would you now proceed with White?
Master Class Vol.1: Bobby Fischer
No other World Champion was more infamous both inside and outside the chess world than Bobby Fischer. On this DVD, a team of experts shows you the winning techniques and strategies employed by the 11th World Champion.
Grandmaster Dorian Rogozenco delves into Fischer’s openings, and retraces the development of his repertoire. What variations did Fischer play, and what sources did he use to arm himself against the best Soviet players? Mihail Marin explains Fischer’s particular style and his special strategic talent in annotated games against Spassky, Taimanov and other greats. Karsten Müller is not just a leading international endgame expert, but also a true Fischer connoisseur.
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