
The Sveshnikov Structure: Every Pawn Structure Explained
The Sveshnikov Variation of the Sicilian Defense used to be considered unplayable because Black accepts a risky-looking...
The Sveshnikov Variation of the Sicilian Defense used to be considered unplayable because Black accepts a risky-looking...
Mikhail Botvinnik was world champion several times and popularized a setup with pawns on c4, d3, and e4 or the reverse for...
The Maroczy bind allows one side to build a clamp on the center with the c and e-pawns. However, there's still room for...
The Hedgehog looks quiet, but it can unfurl a world of complications. GM Johan Hellsten explains.
The Exchange Slav has a reputation as a boring opening, but despite the symmetry, both sides have chances to play for a...
GM Johan Hellsten begins his overview of Sicilian structures with the Scheveningen, a favorite of Bobby Fischer and Garry...
The dragon structure often leads to sharp play in both the Sicilian and the English Opening. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates...
The Catalan is one of the most popular openings at the top level today. GM Johan Hellsten demonstrates the key ideas for...
In the Grunfeld and Semi-Tarrasch Defenses White often builds a big center and Black tries to undermine it. GM Johan Hellsten...
The Queen's Gambit, The Caro-Kann, and even the London System can lead to the famous Carlsbad pawn structure. GM Johan Hellsten...
Hanging pawns, usually two pawns connected on the d-and-c-files are some of the trickiest structures to play. GM Johan Hellsten...
The isolated d-pawn, might be the most famous structural imbalance in all of chess. GM Johan Hellsten explains the key ideas...