The Kingside Pawn Storm / Breakthrough: a middlegame course

Prepare your pieces before advancing kingside pawns. Watch the center and open lines your attackers can use.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• Check the Center Before Advancing — Check central counterplay before starting a pawn attack.
• Advance the Storm Pawns — Advance supported pawns toward the king’s pawn cover.
• Play the Lever at the King — Prepare a pawn exchange that opens a useful line.
• Use the Newly Opened Lines — Bring the remaining attackers to the opened lines.
• Break Through the Cover — Calculate captures and defensive replies before breaking through.