Maatman: The Hidden Laws of Chess - Mastering Pawn Structures improvers sometimes even before they come

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first edition 1991

Of course other elements such as a knowledge of opening play and an understanding of strategy are also important

José Raoul Capablanca (1921 to 1927) – The Cuban

An indispensable reference book of chess moves

Maatman: The Hidden Laws of Chess - Mastering Pawn Structures improvers sometimes even before they comeHave you ever wondered why strong chess players immediately grasp what is happening in complex positions? The secret is pawn structures. The pawn structure dictates the game's flow, and different structures require distinct approaches. You can improve your game by studying a wide variety of pawn structures and the Hidden Laws of Chess. IM Nick Maatman invented the Hidden Laws of Chess as an instructional tool to help his students bridge the gap