Rock Solid Chess

This Rock Solid Chess is an English-language chess strategy book by Sergei Tiviakov, focused on pawn structures and the practical decisions that shape the middlegame.

What the book covers

Many players rely heavily on opening theory and tactics, but that is often not enough in practical play. Once the opening is over, a deeper understanding of the position becomes essential. In this book, Tiviakov explains how to handle different pawn formations and how to turn strategic knowledge into concrete decisions at the board.

This is the first volume in an instructional strategy series. It presents lessons on chess strategy in a clear, practical format.

Why it is worth reading

The book helps you understand not only what to play, but also why. That matters especially in positional chess, where knowing the moves is not the same as understanding the position. The examples and exercises are chosen to support strategic improvement and strengthen practical play.

It is a good fit for ambitious club players as well as more advanced chess players who want to improve their middlegame planning and their understanding of pawn structures.

Edition information

• Author: Sergei Tiviakov
• Language: English
• Format: softcover
• Page count: 263

Key details

• Product type: chess strategy book
• Subject: pawn structures
• Series position: first volume in an instructional strategy series
• Style: instructional chess strategy
• Language: English
• Author: Sergei Tiviakov
• Format: softcover
• Page count: 263