Positional Ideas Past and Present by GM Sabino Brunello

Course Description​

I was always fascinated by classical games and the timeless positional rules we can learn from them. As my goal is to share a collection of useful positional ideas, we are not limited by a time frame and we will also discuss some modern games. Expect often simple material, but not necessarily basic.

1 Advancing rook pawns

2 N vs B in flexible positions

3 Weaknesses on a complex of (dark or light) squares

4 Technical space advantage on the flank

5 Strong bishops

6 Benoni structure

7 Benoni structure 2

8 A N stuck on a5

9 Open centre

10 Space advantage

11 Positional KID play

12 Positional KID play 2

13 Weaknesses on a complex of squares 2

14 The good stuff

15 & 16 Aggressive positional play in the centre