Secrets of the Carlsbad
Learn the key plans in one of the most important pawn structures!
The Carlsbad pawn structure can be reached from many openings, most frequently the Queen's Gambit Declined and related systems. It has been played from both sides by many world champions and is even a favorite of the super chess engine AlphaZero! Join GM Melik Khachiyan as he demonstrates some of the lesser-known, but essential plans for both sides in this dynamic structure. Improve your knowledge of the Carlsbad pawn structure today!
Here is what you will learn:
- Learn World Champion Botvinnik’s favorite attacking plan in the Carlsbad!
- Learn how Mikhail Tal attacked when he played a Carlsbad!
- Learn the essential Pillsbury attack from a game played by Pillsbury himself!
"Great job GM Khachiyan. You really know how to analyze games!" - Chess.com member daggerdragons