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It is not difficult to understand why the London System is such a popular chess opening with club players all over the world

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First steps in pawn structures mix plastik including detailed analysis of theKnowing how to handle pawn structures is important if you want to be successful. In his new ChessBase DVD, FIDE trainer IM Andrew Martin deals with the art of pawn management and explains why Philidor's saying "The pawns are the soul of the game" is so famous. Good pawn moves in the opening promote the good development of the pieces and this leads to good play. The pawn structure shapes the game from start to finish and should always be kept in mind.