Converting an Extra Pawn in Chess by Sam Shankland (softcover)

This Converting an Extra Pawn in Chess by Sam Shankland is an English-language chess book that tackles one of the most common practical problems in play: how to turn a one-pawn advantage into a win.

What this book covers

In many games, winning a pawn is only the first step. The harder part is knowing what to do next. Sam Shankland breaks that process down into a three-step method, giving readers a clear framework for handling positions with an extra pawn.

The book combines annotated examples with exercises, so you can follow the ideas on the page and then test them for yourself. It is aimed at players who want to improve their practical endgame and technical play, including club players, ambitious amateurs and anyone preparing for serious games.

Inside the book

Rather than treating the subject in general terms, Shankland focuses on the concrete decisions that matter when you are trying to convert a small material edge. The examples show typical plans and key motifs, while the exercises help reinforce the ideas in a practical way.

• Author: Sam Shankland
• Language: English
• Binding: softcover
• Page count: 272
• Content: annotated examples and exercises
• Subject: converting an extra pawn advantage
• Method: three-step process

If you are looking for a focused study book on practical technique, Converting an Extra Pawn in Chess offers a structured way to understand how to make the most of a small material advantage.

Key details

• Product type: softcover chess book
• Author: Sam Shankland
• Language: English
• Binding: softcover
• Page count: 272
• Subject: converting an extra pawn advantage
• Method: three-step process
• Content: annotated examples and exercises