Unlock the Power of the Pawn Wedge
Dear Chess Friends!
In many openings, central tension doesn’t last but sharpens. One side pushes forward, and suddenly a pawn wedge appears in the center. From that moment on, the character of the game changes.
This Sunday’s workshop focuses on exactly that structure: the central pawn wedge, a strategic formation that restricts your opponent, gains space, and often sets the tone for the entire middlegame. We’ll look at how and why to build it — and how to deal with it when it’s played against you.
🗓 Date: 09/07
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. EDT, 4 p.m. UK time, 5 p.m. CET
In this session, you’ll learn:
- When a central wedge gives long-term spatial control
- How it can shut out key pieces — especially bishops
- How to combine the wedge with flank pressure or pawn restrictions
- Common attacking plans from structures like the King’s Indian and Nimzo-Indian
- How to break or undermine the wedge using exchanges or pawn breaks
Why should you attend?
Central pawn wedges happen to appear in many high-level openings — from classical systems to modern structures — so mastering them will sharpen your strategic understanding. Whether you’re using the wedge or facing it, understanding its strengths and weaknesses will give you a critical edge in planning.
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
