Maroczy Bind Pawn Structure Flashcards
Set up the Hedgehog Maroczy Bind from White’s perspective.
Set up the Hedgehog Maroczy Bind from Black’s perspective.
Set up the reversed Hedgehog Maroczy Bind from White’s perspective.
Set up the reversed Hedgehog Maroczy Bind from Black’s perspective.
Set up the Dragon Maroczy Bind from White’s perspective.
Set up the Dragon Maroczy Bind from Black’s perspective.
Set up the reversed Dragon Maroczy Bind from White’s perspective.
Set up the reversed Dragon Maroczy Bind from Black’s perspective.
What are White’s four plans in the Maroczy Bind?
- Push f5
- Push c5
- Push e5
- Marco Hop
What are Black’s two plans in the Maroczy Bind, regardless of variation?
- Push b5
- f5 Kingside Attack
What are Black’s two Dragon-specific plans in the Maroczy Bind?
- Bxc3 to double White’s pawns and target c4
- Push a4
What is Black’s hedgehog-specific plan in the Maroczy Bind?
d5 break supported by Bb7
What are the two goals of White’s f5 push?
- Increase control of d5
- Attack the king
How should White prepare a c5 break?
Put rooks on the d- and c-files
What is the purpose of White’s c5 break?
It blows open the queenside to take advantage of better-placed pieces
What is the purpose of White’s e5 break?
Open the d-file for tactical threats
After White plays Nd5 and Black takes, what is White’s alternative to transposing to the Marco Hop structure?
He can take with the Rook and attack the Kingside with an h5 push
How does Black prepare a b5 push? Play these moves on the board.
a6+Qa5
Why should Black only play a6 if he’s going to play b5?
Because otherwise it leaves a hole on b6 that White can easily exploit
When does Black’s b5 break work particularly well?
When the e4 pawn is only guarded by the Nc3
What is the downside to Black pushing f5?
It leaves a hole on e6
Where do the pieces go to target c4 after Black’s Bxc3 Dragon plan? Play these moves on the board.
Rc8, Ne5, Be6, Qa4.
How does White defend c4 after Black’s Bxc3 Dragon plan?
He can’t. It’s impossible to defend.
How should White respond to Black’s Bxc3 Dragon plan?
Attack the kingside.
What is the purpose of Black’s a4 Dragon plan?
Invite’s White to push the b-pawn so Black can pressure the Queenside.
