The Abysmal Depths of Chess

  "The real test of our insight into the mechanics of an advantage in space comes when confronted by a completely sound (structurally), solid but cramped position." Michael Stean

"Contrary to popular belief, doubled pawns are not invariably weak but in many cases are definitely advantageous." Michael Stean

  "Having successfully saddled Black with two isolated pawns Fischer now gives us a perfect lesson in how to go about taking full advantage of them." Michael Stean

  "I use the term semi-outpost because White can defend that point with a pawn … but does not want to …." Michael Stean

  "The most usual way to counter an enemy outpost is to cover it with as many pieces as possible so that when he occupies it with a piece you can capture enough times to force him eventually to recapture with a pawn." Michael Stean

  "When an outpost has been set up the next and most logical thing to do is to chase off, exchange or harass defending pieces which cover the square in question." Michael Stean

January 1989, Position H White to play Westphal - Hresc, Porz 1988 Contributions to the comments box are welcome. I’ll reply with what the Masters have to say about their choice to anybody who suggests a move.