The Minority Attack: a middlegame course

A minority attack uses a smaller pawn group to create a weakness in a larger opposing group.

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

• Advance the Lever Pawn — Prepare the pawn advance that challenges the opposing structure.
• Force the Weakness — Choose a pawn exchange that leaves a target.
• Double on the Weak File — Bring rooks to the file that reaches the weak pawn.
• Blockade the Hole — Occupy a useful square in front of the weakness.
• Win the Pawn and Convert — Calculate the exchanges before capturing the weak pawn.