Tratado general de ajedrez Grau. 3 Conformación de peones

"... We must add that we have a work that is interesting not only for beginners but also for advanced chess players as it allows us to see the evolution of chess theory, deepen the classic game and overall expand our knowledge of the recent history of our game.
In short, if we accept to play, enjoy and learn are the basic motivations of every chess player, we conclude that this work will help fans of any level to achieve the latter, learn. And so, the better understanding the secrets of chess, play better and enjoy it more. "Miguel Illescas.

The formation of the pawns is a fundamental issue in chess. Proper location of these on the board allow pieces act with harmony.

Therefore, understanding the different structures provides valuable tools to understand in more depth the game.

In this volume, Roberto Grau highlights, among other things, the strength of the bonded laborers and the strength or weakness of passed pawns, both in the middle game and the final.

It offers the reader a complete relayiva explanation how the doubled pawns make up for their weakness when they eat towards the center and also provides guidelines to function in positions with isolated pawns or hanging pawns.