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How to Win at Chess, Next Level: The Ultimate Guide for Intermediate Play

by Levy Rozman

A guide to the decisions beyond the basics

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A guide to the decisions beyond the basics

Levy Rozman’s guide is organized around the skills that shape intermediate chess: pawn and piece play, tactics, attack and defense, converting an advantage, endgames, and building a plan. More than 500 instructional game illustrations support its explanations, while guidance on engines, game analysis, bots, and training puzzles addresses ways to study beyond the board. The book is aimed at players in the 1000–1600 Elo range, making its scope clear for those moving past introductory principles and into more involved positions and practical decisions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Chess players around 1000–1600 Elo seeking structured instruction beyond the basics
  • Players interested in studying with game illustrations, analysis tools, and training puzzles

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Intermediate chess strategyTactics, attack, and defenseEndgames and converting advantagesChess study and training tools

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Book overview

Take your chess game to the next level with this exciting and approachable guide for intermediate players from YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess).

Unlock the secrets to mastering chess and moving beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for midlevel players (1000-1600 Elo rating) teaches you everything you need to know to transform your approach to chess and elevate your gameplay as you face more challenging opponents.

How to Win at Chess, Next Level takes a deep dive into the crucial aspects of evolving into an advanced player: pawn play, piece play, tactics, attacking, defending, converting winning positions, endgames, and--most important--how to make a winning plan. Including over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations and exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's online teaching platform, this book is packed with practical advice and strategies. Rozman also shares best practices for how to leverage powerful tools like chess engines, game analysis, chess bots, and training puzzles, to help broaden your knowledge and secure more victories.

Whether you're aiming to defeat your friends or become a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess, Next Level is guaranteed to enrich your understanding of the game and elevate your skills!
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