Fundamental Pawn Structures - Hanging Pawns

IM Siegfried Baumegger May 15, 2025

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Hanging Pawns - Part 1 - Video Lecture Closed

Introduction - Hanging Pawns - Part 1 Closed

Exercise 1 - Nimzowitsch, Aron vs Tarrasch, Siegbert Closed

Exercise 2 - Botvinnik, Mikhail vs Budo, Alexander Closed

Exercise 3 - Sokolsky, Alexey vs Botvinnik, Mikhail Closed

Exercise 4 - Gligoric, Svetozar vs Keres, Paul Closed

Exercise 5 - Keres, Paul vs Taimanov, Mark Closed

Exercise 6 - Keres, Paul vs Taimanov, Mark Closed

Exercise 7 - Gligoric, Svetozar vs Keres, Paul Closed

Exercise 8 - Bertok, Mario vs Fischer, Bobby Closed

Exercise 9 - Spassky, Boris vs Langeweg, Kick Closed

Exercise 10 - Keres, Paul vs Mecking, Henrique Closed

Exercise 11 - Timman, Jan vs Geller, Efim Closed

Exercise 12 - Kortschnoj, Viktor vs Karpov, Anatoly Closed

Exercise 13 - Kasparov, Garry vs Fontaine, Robert Closed

Exercise 14 - Anand, Viswanathan vs Adams, Michael Closed

Exercise 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Aronian, Levon Closed

Solution 1 - Nimzowitsch, Aron vs Tarrasch, Siegbert Closed

Solution 2 - Botvinnik, Mikhail vs Budo, Alexander Closed

Solution 3 - Sokolsky, Alexey vs Botvinnik, Mikhail Closed

Solution 4 - Gligoric, Svetozar vs Keres, Paul Closed

Solution 5 - Keres, Paul vs Taimanov, Mark Closed

Solution 6 - Keres, Paul vs Taimanov, Mark Closed

Solution 7 - Gligoric, Svetozar vs Keres, Paul Closed

Solution 8 - Bertok, Mario vs Fischer, Bobby Closed

Solution 9 - Spassky, Boris vs Langeweg, Kick Closed

Solution 10 - Keres, Paul vs Mecking, Henrique Closed

Solution 11 - Timman, Jan vs Geller, Efim Closed

Solution 12 - Kortschnoj, Viktor vs Karpov, Anatoly Closed

Solution 13 - Kasparov, Garry vs Fontaine, Robert Closed

Solution 14 - Anand, Viswanathan vs Adams, Michael Closed

Solution 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Aronian, Levon Closed

Hanging Pawns - Part 2 - Video Lecture Closed

Introduction - Hanging Pawns - Part 2 Closed

Exercise 1 - Rubinstein, Akiba vs Nimzowitsch, Aron Closed

Exercise 2 - Bernstein, Ossip vs Capablanca, Jose Closed

Exercise 3 - Nimzowitsch, Aron vs Vidmar, Milan Closed

Exercise 4 - Ojanen, Kaarle vs Trifunovic, Petar Closed

Exercise 5 - Bertok, Mario vs Fischer, Bobby Closed

Exercise 6 - Kortschnoj, Viktor vs Ivkov, Borislav Closed

Exercise 7 - Larsen, Bent vs Portisch, Lajos Closed

Exercise 8 - Petrosian, Tigran vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Exercise 9 - Petrosian, Tigran vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Exercise 10 - Jussupow, Artur vs Tarjan, James Closed

Exercise 11 - Jussupow, Artur vs Klovans, Janis Closed

Exercise 12 - Topalov, Veselin vs Kasparov, Garry Closed

Exercise 13 - Kasparov, Garry vs Karpov, Anatoly Closed

Exercise 14 - Karavade, Eesha vs Grandelius, Nils Closed

Exercise 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Nakamura, Hikaru (Analysis) Closed

Solution 1 - Rubinstein, Akiba vs Nimzowitsch, Aron Closed

Solution 2 - Bernstein, Ossip vs Capablanca, Jose Closed

Solution 3 - Nimzowitsch, Aron vs Vidmar, Milan Closed

Solution 4 - Ojanen, Kaarle vs Trifunovic, Petar Closed

Solution 5 - Bertok, Mario vs Fischer, Bobby Closed

Solution 6 - Kortschnoj, Viktor vs Ivkov, Borislav Closed

Solution 7 - Larsen, Bent vs Portisch, Lajos Closed

Solution 8 - Petrosian, Tigran vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Solution 9 - Petrosian, Tigran vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Solution 10 - Jussupow, Artur vs Tarjan, James Closed

Solution 11 - Jussupow, Artur vs Klovans, Janis Closed

Solution 12 - Topalov, Veselin vs Kasparov, Garry Closed

Solution 13 - Kasparov, Garry - Karpov, Anatoly Closed

Solution 14 - Karavade, Eesha vs Grandelius, Nils Closed

Solution 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Nakamura, Hikaru (Analysis) Closed

Hanging Pawns - Part 3 - Video Lecture Closed

Introduction - Hanging Pawns - Part 3 Closed

Exercise 1 - Rubinstein, Akiba vs Nimzowitsch, Aron Closed

Exercise 2 - Bernstein, Ossip vs Capablanca, Jose Closed

Exercise 3 - Ragozin, Viacheslav vs Tsvetkov, Alexandar Closed

Exercise 4 - Keres, Paul vs Taimanov, Mark Closed

Exercise 5 - Euwe, Max vs Reshevsky, Samuel (Analysis) Closed

Exercise 6 - Spassky, Boris vs Pachman, Ludek Closed

Exercise 7 - Kortschnoj, Victor vs Geller, Efim Closed

Exercise 8 - Fischer, Bobby vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Exercise 9 - Larsen, Bent vs Radulov, Ivan Closed

Exercise 10 - Beliavsky, Alexander vs Karpov, Anatoly Closed

Exercise 11 - Jussupow, Artur vs Ljubojevic, Ljubomir Closed

Exercise 12 - Spraggett, Kevin vs Jussupow, Artur Closed

Exercise 13 - Jussupow, Artur vs Klovans, Janis Closed

Exercise 14 - Bauer, Christian vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Exercise 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Aronian, Levon Closed

Solution 1 - Rubinstein, Akiba vs Nimzowitsch, Aron Closed

Solution 2 - Bernstein, Ossip vs Capablanca, Jose Closed

Solution 3 - Ragozin, Viacheslav vs Tsvetkov, Alexandar Closed

Solution 4 - Keres, Paul vs Taimanov, Mark Closed

Solution 5 - Euwe, Max vs Reshevsky, Samuel (Analysis) Closed

Solution 6 - Spassky, Boris vs Pachman, Ludek Closed

Solution 7 - Kortschnoj, Victor vs Geller, Efim Closed

Solution 8 - Fischer, Bobby vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Solution 9 - Larsen, Bent vs Radulov, Ivan Closed

Solution 10 - Beliavsky, Alexander vs Karpov, Anatoly Closed

Solution 11 - Jussupow, Artur vs Ljubojevic, Ljubomir Closed

Solution 12 - Spraggett, Kevin vs Jussupow, Artur Closed

Solution 13 - Jussupow, Artur vs Klovans, Janis Closed

Solution 14 - Bauer, Christian vs Spassky, Boris Closed

Solution 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Aronian, Levon Closed

Hanging Pawns - Part 4 - Video Lecture Closed

Introduction - Hanging Pawns - Part 4 Closed

Exercise 1 - Rubinstein, Akiba vs Salwe, Gersz Closed

Exercise 2 - Alekhine, Alexander vs Capablanca, Jose Raul Closed

Exercise 3 - Flohr, Salomon vs Vidmar, Milan Closed

Exercise 4 - Peters, John vs Rogoff, Kenneth Closed

Exercise 5 - Larsen, Bent vs Ribli, Zoltan Closed

Exercise 6 - Anand, Viswanathan vs Timman, Jan Closed

Exercise 7 - Vogel, Roven vs Jacobs, Jon Closed

Exercise 8 - Spassky, Boris vs Arakhamia Grant, Ketevan Closed

Exercise 9 - Izoria, Zviad vs Golod, Vitali Closed

Exercise 10 Closed

Exercise 11 - Kondratiev, Denis vs Burtasova, Anna Closed

Exercise 12 - Vajda, Levente vs Lupulescu, Constantin Closed

Exercise 13 - Mohota, Nisha vs Gunina, Valentina Closed

Exercise 14 - Aronian, Levon vs Carlsen, Magnus Closed

Exercise 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Hou, Yifan Closed

Solution 1 - Rubinstein, Akiba vs Salwe, Gersz Closed

Solution 2 - Alekhine, Alexander vs Capablanca, Jose Raul Closed

Solution 3 - Flohr, Salomon vs Vidmar, Milan Closed

Solution 4 - Peters, John vs Rogoff, Kenneth Closed

Solution 5 - Larsen, Bent vs Ribli, Zoltan Closed

Solution 6 - Anand, Viswanathan vs Timman, Jan Closed

Solution 7 - Vogel, Roven vs Jacobs, Jon Closed

Solution 8 - Spassky, Boris vs Arakhamia Grant, Ketevan Closed

Solution 9 - Izoria, Zviad vs Golod, Vitali Closed

Solution 10 Closed

Solution 11 - Kondratiev, Denis vs Burtasova, Anna Closed

Solution 12 - Vajda, Levente vs Lupulescu, Constantin Closed

Solution 13 - Mohota, Nisha vs Gunina, Valentina Closed

Solution 14 - Aronian, Levon vs Carlsen, Magnus Closed

Solution 15 - Carlsen, Magnus vs Hou, Yifan Closed

Course Price:

79.00 EUR

Fundamental Pawn Structures - Hanging Pawns: Harness Their Attacking Power, Shore Up Their Weaknesses

We are excited to present Fundamental Pawn Structures – Part 3 by IM Siegfried Baumegger, the newest addition to our strategic training series based on the Guided Practice programs of the Modern Chess Academy. This time, the spotlight is on one of the most dynamic and misunderstood structures in chess—Hanging Pawns.

If you’ve already studied Part 1, which focused on essential pawn foundations like majorities and chains, or Part 2, which tackled the Isolated Queen’s Pawn (IQP), you’ll find this new course to be a natural and powerful next step.

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Hanging pawns (typically on c4 and d4) often arise from IQP structures and can be a double-edged weapon: strong in attack, yet potentially weak in simplified or endgame positions. IM Baumegger explores these themes in his signature structured format, making the complex ideas behind hanging pawns approachable and practical for club and tournament players.

🎯 Why Study Hanging Pawns?

According to IM Baumegger:

“Hanging pawns offer strong central control, support active piece play, and carry the potential for sudden breakthroughs. But they require careful handling—knowing when to strike and when to consolidate is key.”

This course is structured into four stages, each reflecting a different strategic approach and set of problems based on real-game examples:

🧠 What’s Inside?

✅ 60 Test Positions – Challenge your understanding through realistic scenarios
✅ 60 In-Depth Solutions – Including thematic explanations and annotated model games
✅ 2-Hour Video Version – IM Baumegger guides you through the most instructive concepts
✅ 4 Structured Sections:

✔ Stage 1: Attacking Play
Learn how to coordinate forces and unleash the pawns’ full dynamic potential. Themes include the critical breakthrough with d4-d5 and kingside attacks.

✔ Stage 2: Positional Play
Explore how to build up behind hanging pawns, support them with minor pieces, and prepare for central expansion while avoiding weaknesses.

✔ Stage 3: Fighting Against the Hanging Pawns
Discover practical techniques to provoke, fix, and undermine the hanging pawn duo using well-timed exchanges, blockades, and positional pressure.

✔ Stage 4: The Structure with Pawns on c3 and d4
This subtle variation changes the character of the position and requires unique treatment. Learn how to shift plans based on this structural nuance.

🔍 Who Is This Course For?
🔹 Tournament players who face hanging pawn positions and want to master both sides
🔹 Chess enthusiasts seeking structured training in classical pawn strategy
🔹 Anyone following the Modern Chess Academy's Guided Practice curriculum

Whether you're playing with or against the hanging pawns, this course will deepen your understanding of timing, coordination, and positional transformation.

This is the third installment of the Fundamental Pawn Structures series—an essential study for any player aiming to boost their middlegame power through concrete, practical structure training.

Fundamental Pawn Structures - Hanging Pawns

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Fundamental Pawn Structures - Hanging Pawns: Harness Their Attacking Power, Shore Up Their Weaknesses

🎯 Why Study Hanging Pawns?

🧠 What’s Inside?

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