If you want to improve at chess you must know the characteristics of typical pawn formations.Understanding the pawn structure is a key tool when you are evaluating a position on the board.One simple pawn move can ruin your position or win the game.Postbeginners should know the basic essentials of chess structures and that is what this modern training manual focuses on.Experienced chess teacher Jrg Hickl helps you to Assess the strengths and weaknesses of pawn structures Recognize strategic patterns Identify how you can improve your position Develop a plan of actionThe Power of Pawns provides common sense guidance and Jrg Hickl uses practical examples to explain typical structures strategies and plans.His tips and exercises are both highly enjoyable and to the point. show more