Pawn Structure Chess by Andrew Soltis
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Nov 4, 2007
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I worked through much of it about ten years ago. It helped my game. Soltis writes good books. I've recently been spending a little time with his Why Lasker Matters.
I just got it 2 weeks ago off people's recommendations on this site and I am pleased. I've found it important to not just study openings (like the book section will have you believe you should). I feel it's not gimmicky, like traps can be (you need a very specific set up of pieces and series of events) and teaches in a general sort of way. What lessons were most valuable to you all?
It gives a good overview of many pawn structures. So it can help to choose your opening repertoire.
I particularly remember the part with the Maroczy bind & the knight's hop on d5. Very instructive.
But the typo is bad : sometimes the main variation is in bold, sometimes in italic.
Well, I just ordered the book. I usually get stuck in the middle game and find myself thinking, now what do I do? I know pawn structure is important and it sounds like this book will give me insight I need. Thanks
Trust me that this book will help you find a good plan based on pawn structure. I think there was a grandmaster who said something like "when soltis takes his time writting a book, it is well worth reading." I think it was Edmar Mednis. Anyways, good luck with your chess, and hope that this book helps.
What do people think of this book? I have read it once and am currently going through it again and must say that I have found it very instructive. Anyone else's thoughts?