{"product_id":"small-steps-to-success-mastering-passed-pawn-pla","title":"Shankland: Small Steps 2 Success","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaster Passed Pawn Strategy in Middlegame and Endgame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Steps 2 Success by Super-GM Sam Shankland focuses on passed pawns, one of chess strategy's most decisive yet underexplored topics. Passed pawns determine countless middlegame and endgame outcomes, and learning to handle them—whether attacking or defending—separates winning players from the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second volume in Shankland's pawn play series breaks down passed pawn strategy into clear, actionable guidelines. Connected, isolated, and protected passed pawns all receive dedicated attention, ensuring readers develop practical mastery across different pawn structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of passed pawn types and their strategic implications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear guidelines designed for practical application in both middlegame and endgame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of how to maximize attacking chances with passed pawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefensive techniques against opponent's passed pawn threats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic framework for evaluating pawn play advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortlisted for FIDE's Averbakh-Boleslavsky Award 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for players seeking to deepen their understanding of pawn strategy and convert positional advantages into decisive results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of passed pawns does the book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book addresses connected passed pawns, isolated (lone) passed pawns, and protected passed pawns. Each configuration receives dedicated analysis to help readers handle the most common pawn structures in practical play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this book relate to Shankland's first pawn play volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Shankland's second book on pawn play. While the first volume established foundational pawn play principles, this sequel focuses specifically on passed pawns and their strategic deployment in middlegames and endgames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat playing level is this book suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is designed for a wide audience of serious players. It provides systematic guidelines that ambitious club players and tournament competitors can use to improve their handling of passed pawns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022795886912,"sku":"00075-2","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB07894-2.jpg?v=1784660575","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/small-steps-to-success-mastering-passed-pawn-pla","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}