Books by Sam Shankland

The correct use of the pawns is one of the most difficult aspects of chess strategy, but GM Sam Shankland breaks down the principles of Pawn Play to basic, easily understandable guidelines. He starts with simple examples, but then lifts the level, showing how grandmasters could have made better decisions by using the book¿s guidelines.

Pawn play is a fundamental aspect of chess strategy, yet often neglected in chess literature. In this, his second book on pawn play, Super-GM Sam Shankland sheds light on the vital topic of Passed Pawns. Your effectiveness in playing with or against passed pawns will make the difference between victory and defeat.