Chesslance.com
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
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