{"id":14196,"date":"2023-06-01T15:16:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T15:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=14196"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:29:24","slug":"pawn-structures-crash-course-with-im-bryan-solano-cuya","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/pawn-structures-crash-course-with-im-bryan-solano-cuya\/","title":{"rendered":"Pawn Structures: Crash Course with IM Bryan Solano Cuya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding: 56.66% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Pawn Structures\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/874077926?h=f05f45b50e&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Pawn Structures Crash Course<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever heard the famous saying\u00a0<strong>\u201cthe pawns are the soul of chess\u201d<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<h3>Well, it\u2019s wrong.<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>pawn structures<\/strong>\u00a0are the soul of chess.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The pawn structure determines the direction of the game<\/li>\n<li>The pawn structure dictates the best plan<\/li>\n<li>The pawn structure even decides what side has an opening advantage or a winning ending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simply put, if you understand pawn structures, you understand chess.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding pawn structures used to be the privilege of titled players and a complete mystery for the rest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/204e8be5-8828-40ed-b72b-bd8b4f9ad168.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1697214658&amp;Signature=4970e19cd0cc7e08d5e0958a6af32dc33062b41e\" width=\"430\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Not anymore.<\/h3>\n<p>We have invited IM Bryan Solano Cuya to\u00a0<em>demystify<\/em>\u00a0the pawn structures once and for all!<\/p>\n<p>In this brand-new 11-hour Pawn Structures Crash Course, Bryan reveals everything you need to know about\u00a0<strong>ALL 11 most common pawn structures<\/strong>\u00a0from Carlsbad Formation to Maroczy Structure!<\/p>\n<p>For each structure, you\u2019ll learn the typical plans, weaknesses, attacking motifs, piece placement, and long-term goals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/aba71972-c0c9-4cdd-9660-3bbdd6a37169.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1697214894&amp;Signature=93b4ca010240dedc5b32b7a730612ebd86d2ed73\" width=\"439\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Here is what you\u2019ll learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading the Pawn Structures: How to know exactly what direction the game will evolve, so you can pick the best plan from the \u201clibrary\u201d that IM Cuya prepared for you!<\/li>\n<li>Winning with The Minority Attack: The proper way to play the minority attack, so that you can pick one of the two setups and keep your opponent guessing about what\u2019s coming<\/li>\n<li>Botvinnik\u2019s f3-e4 break: A lightning-quick attack that leaves your opponents hopelessly defending in the center, while you finish them off on the wing<\/li>\n<li>Secrets of Panov\u2019s Formation: How IMs and GMs skillfully avoid the isolated pawn positions<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cStonewall\u201d Blueprint: How to always have an edge in Stonewall structure by positioning your minor pieces and recapturing with the correct pawn<\/li>\n<li>Maroczy Planning: the easiest way to play against the Maroczy Structure \u2013 2 solid plans for Black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add instant\u00a0<em>pawn-structure recognition<\/em>\u00a0<em>SKILL<\/em>\u00a0into your chess toolbox and your wins will come much easier.<\/p>\n<p>Ability to flawlessly \u201cread\u201d the structures will give you a home-field advantage in ALL your games!<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll be in total control.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply recognize the structure and follow the proven-and-tested plan from the course.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/8d7ba0e9-95f7-49fc-b6c5-d7dfc39765ea.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1697215057&amp;Signature=0f96600385777329dc59cd2f4987cf48a91cfb7c\" width=\"450\" height=\"286\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s Included?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pawn Structures: The Crash Course \u2013 Video Course [11 hours 10 minutes]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IM Bryan Solano Cuya has developed an 11-hour training to \u201cread\u201d and understand the pawn-structures. After finishing this course, you will have a complete understanding of all 11 most common pawn structures including all the plans, ideas, and techniques. It\u2019s like having a home-field advantage in ALL your games!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Database of all games<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Downloadable database of the games presented in the course with Master\u2019s analysis, extra lines, and ideas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/2ac427e7-cf79-4d0b-8edd-e073b478f12b.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1697215311&amp;Signature=413ead1c8a533136d6ae03dc9b3503d4e006a391\" width=\"424\" height=\"239\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>IM Bryan Solano Cuya<\/h3>\n<p>is an International Master from Costa Rica. Bryan won multiple national and international tournaments including Centroamericano del Caribe 2016, National Games in 2012, and Costa Rica Blitz Championship in 2017. He has been a part of the Salou Team in Spain. Bryan is a full-time chess player, coach and streamer.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>Part 1 &#8211; Isolated Queen Pawn<br \/>\nPart 2 &#8211; Hanging Pawns<br \/>\nPart 3 &#8211; Carlsbad<br \/>\nPart 4 &#8211; Caro Slav Formation<br \/>\nPart 5 &#8211; d5 Chain<br \/>\nPart 6 &#8211; Complex King&#8217;s Indian<br \/>\nPart 7 &#8211; e5 Chain<br \/>\nPart 8 &#8211; Panov Formation<br \/>\nPart 9 &#8211; Stonewall Formation<br \/>\nPart 10 &#8211; Closed Sicilian English Structure<br \/>\nPart 11 &#8211; Maroczy Structure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IM Bryan Solano Cuya has developed an 11-hour training to &#8220;read&#8221; and understand the pawn-structures. After finishing this course, you will have a complete understanding of all 11 most common pawn structures including all the plans, ideas, and techniques. 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