Hanging Pawns is the YouTube channel of Croatian chess player and educator Stjepan Tomic, known for producing some of the most thorough and well-organized free opening theory content on the internet. His opening playlists provide systematic, move-by-move explanations of entire opening systems — covering the main lines, key ideas, and typical middlegame plans rather than just surface-level introductions.

The channel also features middlegame concept series, game analysis, and chess improvement content aimed at club-level players who want to understand the reasoning behind moves rather than just memorize them. The presentation style is clear and patient, making complex ideas accessible without oversimplifying.

All content is free. The opening series playlists in particular — covering systems like the Queen's Gambit, Nimzo-Indian, King's Indian, and many others — are among the most referenced free resources for players building or deepening a repertoire.