Pawn structures are the backbone of chess. In many instances, especially to the amateur player, these structures are underestimated and overlooked. Actually, the first book I saw about pawn structures ...

Which is the most important piece on the chess board? Some people say the queen, some say the king. But the lowly pawn should be given some consideration because it can change to any piece except the ...

Often, we get positions where we are aware of possessing an advantage, with no immediate tactics in sight. The advantage seems obvious not because of a material advantage but due to the better quality ...