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

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

What the book covers

Rather than offering vague advice, Sam Shankland presents a three-step process for handling positions with an extra pawn. The emphasis is on making the right decisions over the board, so the material is useful both for study and for practical play.

The book examines when to simplify, when to keep tension and how to avoid giving the initiative back. It is a strong choice for club players, tournament players and anyone who wants to improve technique in positions where a small material edge should be converted cleanly.

Inside the book

You will find explained examples and exercises that help turn the ideas into usable skills. The positions and games highlight the key themes behind converting a material advantage, while the exercises let you check your understanding at the board.

If you often win a pawn but are not always sure how to finish the job, this book gives the topic a clear and practical structure.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Sam Shankland
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 272 pages
• Subject: converting an extra pawn in practical chess play
• Method: three-step process
• Content type: explained examples and exercises