Description

Get ready for an in-depth study of the Stonewall structure, a pawn formation that can arise through the Dutch, Catalan, or Semi-Slav openings. In this comprehensive video course, GM Hillarp — renowned for his creative and insightful approach to chess in general — dives deep into the core concepts behind the Stonewall. By the end of the course, you will not only understand the what and how, but most importantly the why behind the typical moves and strategies that define this structure.

Themes that are covered in this course:

1. The importance of knights on the board while the e5-square is open

2. Ideal version of Stonewall (Cummings-Rowson) and the importance of playing h5(!) at the right moment.

3. Exchange of the dark squared bishops:

• Bishop goes to h5

• Bishop goes to b7

• The exchange of bishops happens via Bf4/Bxf4/gxf4

• The Stonewall “paradox” (when Black’s light squared bishop becomes better than White’s

4. Exchange of (W) dark squared bishop for knight 4. Black keeps the pawn on c7 and allows Bxd6/cxd6

5. Unorthodox plans (g4)

6. Natural development for both sides. The importance of a7-a5 in many positions.

7.  Stonewall structure with (W) bishop pair against bishop and knight.

This 10-lesson video series is designed to be engaging, practical, and directly applicable to tournament play. Each lesson will provide expert insights, interactive positions, and model games to reinforce key ideas. Each video lesson is at least 1 hour long.

Through detailed explanations, model games, and clear strategic guidance, GM Hillarp equips you with the tools to master the Stonewall structure with both colors!

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