Chess Imbalances

Coming Soon. Publication date: 9 April 2025

Material imbalances are a fundamental part of almost every chess game, yet have not received much attention in chess literature. In this illuminating book, GM Mauricio Flores Rios breaks down this universal topic into categories such as bishop vs knight, opposite-coloured bishops, possessing and playing against the bishop pair, and various scenarios with a queen or rook being traded for a number of pieces. With well-chosen examples, insightful commentary and exercises to test your newfound understanding of all types of material imbalance, this book is an essential tool for chess improvement.

Mauricio Flores Rios is a grandmaster and former member of the Chilean national team, who now lives and works in the USA. His previous book, Chess Structures – A Grandmaster Guide, was acclaimed by readers and reviewers.