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Name Your Pawns

Name Your Pawns

Get the most out of every pawn!

Learn the best way to use your pawns to help you win the game! Simon Williams, the Ginger GM demonstrates the best uses of each pawn.

  • Learn how Arry the a-pawn helps control the center from the edge of the board.
  • Learn how to sacrifice Barry the b-pawn for a powerful attack
  • Learn how to fight for the center with Charlie the c-pawn.
  • Learn how Derek the d-pawn can promote or cramp your opponent.
  • Learn how Eddie the e-pawn can block the opponent's development and spark an attack.
  • Learn how Freddie the f-pawn can break opening the opponent's kingside.
  • Learn to use Garry the g-pawn to kingside gain space.
  • Learn how Simon's favorite Harry the h-pawn can start early attacks and latch onto the weaknesses in the opponent's kingside.

Another fantastic video. I can’t believe Simon puts these together. Amazing. - Chess.com member ScottNoCa

Name Your Pawns: Arry The a-Pawn

Not Harry, Arry! Arry the a-pawn is an often overlooked piece on the edge of the board. However, even on the side he can help control the center. Learn from Simon Williams how to use your a-pawns to help your pieces and restrict your opponent's pieces.
16 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Barry The b-Pawn

GM Simon Williams loves to give away Barry the b-pawn! You can play the Evans Gambit, a wing gambit or even a positional sacrifice in the Sicilian. Learn how Barry can sacrifice himself to help you start a winning attack.
16 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Charlie The c-Pawn

In open games, the c-pawn often hides behind a knight, but in closed positions, you're probably going to need your c-pawn to fight for the center. GM Simon Williams demonstrates how the c-pawn can destroy your opponent's center or help defend your own center to prepare brilliant attacks!
18 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Derek The d-Pawn

Welcome to the center! The d-pawn is maybe the most valuable pawn on the board! Join GM Simon Williams as he demonstrates how to advance your d-pawn and dominate in the center.
19 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Eddie The e-Pawn

Eddie the e-pawn loves to race down the board and cramp the opponent. Learn from Simon Williams how to cause your opponent problems with Eddie in any opening!
16 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Freddie The f-Pawn

Freddie the f-pawn is often a key attacker! Check out how Simon Williams, the Ginger GM, uses Freddie to control the center and expose the enemy king!
20 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Garry The g-Pawn

Not Garry Kasparov, Garry the g-pawn! Simon Williams loves to use Garry to attack the opposing king and gain space on the kingside. Learn how he does it and the g-pawn advances that are all the rage at the top level these days.
18 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns: Harry The h-Pawn

Harry the h-pawn is a wonderful attacker and a favorite of both Simon Williams and the engine AlphaZero! Learn when to advance Harry and when it's best to leave him at home.
24 min
5 väljakutset

Name Your Pawns

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Avaldatud 8/26/2020