#positional chess

Strategy

Weak Squares and Outposts: Where to Put Your Knight So It Can Never Be Chased Away

A weak square is one your opponent's pawns can never defend again. Learn to spot holes, build outposts for your knights, and avoid creating holes yourself.

27/09/2026 5 min read

Strategy

Pawn Structure Basics: Isolated, Doubled, Backward and Passed Pawns and What They Mean for Your Plan

Pawns can't move backward, so pawn structure is the most permanent feature of a chess position. How to recognize the key structures and turn each one into a pla

26/09/2026 5 min read