Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book...
The Chess Angle
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How to Play Against a Closed Position
He says a closed position often nullifies a lead in development because the blocked files stop you from affecting any real penetration. He talks about playing against an isolated D pawn, how you should play if you own the pawn,. And which side of the board should you play on? The proper wing to play on can be ascertained by using the pawn pointing technique. Remember that chess is a team effort, all of your army should participate.
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