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Free Online Workshop

Strong Squares: When a Square Is Worth More Than a Pawn

Outposts, Strong Squares, and Why Control Beats Material

Sunday February 15 | 11 a.m. EST
FM Viktor Neustroev
Chess Coach & Co-founder
2285 Elo

You’ll learn:

  • What a true strong square (outpost) really is — and how to recognize one
  • Why a knight on a protected square can dominate the entire board
  • When it makes sense to sacrifice material to secure a powerful outpost
  • How to create weak squares in your opponent’s camp
  • Why fighting for key squares often matters more than material
  • How strong players turn square control into long-term strategic domination
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