The Power of the a-File: Strategic Play on the Flank

Dear Chess Friends!

The a-file may seem like just another edge of the board — until it becomes the most important line in your position. In this Sunday’s workshop, we will study an often-overlooked but powerful strategic idea: how to play through the a-file. It’s a classic middlegame motif that can shift the entire flow of the game when executed with purpose and precision.

🗓 Date: 08/03
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. EDT, 4 p.m. UK time, 5 p.m. CET 

During this session, you’ll learn:

• How to seize and dominate the a-file with your rooks and queen
• The strategic use of Alekhine’s gun: two rooks in front, queen behind
• How to build pressure on queenside weaknesses and invade enemy territory
• Creating powerful outposts and invasion squares for major pieces
• Coordinating pressure on the a-file while distracting the opponent from other areas of the board

Why should you attend?​
Because playing through the a-file isn’t just a positional idea — it’s a strategic weapon. It helps you organize your forces, shift attention away from the center, and apply pressure where your opponent least expects it.

I look forward to showing you how a single open file on the edge of the board can lead to a full point.

Register now and receive the Zoom-link before the event! Your participation is absolutely free, you just need to register here: https://chesslance.com/masterclass/

See you at the workshop,
FM Viktor Neustroev