Typical Structures with Isolated Pawns 

Typical Structures with Isolated Pawns – Master Positional Play with GM Dejan Bojkov

Isolated pawns are one of the most important and instructive structural themes in chess. They occur in a wide range of openings – from the Queen’s Gambit and Tarrasch Defence to the Caro–Kann and Nimzo–Indian – and can arise after both 1.e4 and 1.d4, as well as in many flank openings.

Understanding how to play these positions is essential for mastering positional chess. That’s why we’re proud to present Typical Structures with Isolated Pawns, a comprehensive course by renowned coach GM Dejan Bojkov, based on his highly acclaimed training camp of the same name.

A Complete Strategic Guide to Isolated Pawns

In this course, GM Bojkov provides a clear, practical framework for handling isolated pawn structures – whether you’re playing with the pawn or against it. Through deeply annotated model games and structured explanations, you will learn:

• What to trade and what to keep when you have an isolated pawn

• How to attack with the IQP (Isolated Queen’s Pawn) and when to seek exchanges

• How to defend against the IQP and neutralize your opponent’s plans

• The role of the IQP in the endgame – when to convert, when to hold

• The Principle of Two Weaknesses – a powerful concept in squeezing out wins

• Related structures such as isolated pawn pairs and hanging pawns – when they are strengths and when they are liabilities

Course Structure and Content

This course includes:

• 6 structured lectures (PGN with 111 instructive examples)

• Annotated model games for each theme

• 9 hours of high-level video training with GM Bojkov

• Practical examples from classical games and modern elite play

• A balanced approach for both sides – playing with and against isolated pawns

The lectures are designed to build your understanding step-by-step:

1. IQP – What to Trade and What to Keep

2. IQP in the Endgame – Convert or Survive?

3. The Principle of Two Weaknesses – How to Squeeze the Most

4. Other Structures with Isolated Pawns

5. Isolated Pair of Pawns – Closer Look

6. Hanging Pawns as a Strength

Why This Course Matters

Isolated pawn structures are universal – they appear in attacking positions, positional manoeuvring battles, and even in simplified endgames. By mastering these themes, you will improve your strategic vision, your ability to spot dynamic opportunities, and your skill in exploiting weaknesses.

Whether you are an ambitious club player or a seasoned tournament competitor, this course will give you the tools to handle these positions with confidence in practical games.

Technical Details

• Video Running Time: 9 hours

• Format: Annotated PGN + Video Lectures

• Examples: 111 instructive games and fragments

• Author: GM Dejan Bojkov

• Level: Club to Master

• Available: Instant download after purchase

Master the art of playing with and against isolated pawns, and take your positional play to the next level with GM Dejan Bojkov’s Typical Structures with Isolated Pawns.

SAMPLE EXAMPLE

VIDEO LECTURE - THE PRINCIPLE OF TWO WEAKNESSES