Control of Color Complex

Weak Color Complexes | Chess Middlegames

This is another excellent video by the awesome Hanging Pawns YouTube channel. Here Stjepan introduces us to the concept of Color Complexes. After a very instructional premise, he analyzes two interesting games. Start here.

Attacking a Color Complex - GM Sam Shankland

Have a look at this engaging live lesson by GM Sam Shankland for the Saint Louis Chess Club. On a vertical chessboard (!), Shankland presents a game between Grischuk and Gelfand in which the Color Complex imbalance was key. Very instructive.

2012 American Open: Light Square Domination*

This nice Chess.com lesson by Grandmaster Khachiyan is a great demonstration of how controlling a Color Complex can be such a powerful advantage that can translate into a certain win. Have a look at it.

Understanding Chess Move by Move*

This book by John Nunn walks you through the moves of 30 games, step-by-step. And it includes several examples that illustrate the concept of Color Complexes. Ideal for club players looking for a clear and thorough explanation of game strategies.

Evaluate Like a Grandmaster*

This recent work by Eugene Perelshteyn is unique. It contains roughly 200 exercises, similar to many workbooks. However, the focus here is not on calculation. The positions have to be "evaluated". Obviously, we think it’s a must-read.