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How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond

by Levy Rozman

A structured guide to chess fundamentals and beyond

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A structured guide to chess fundamentals and beyond

The guide is organized around four areas of play—openings, endings, tactics, and strategy—with its first half introducing them for players rated 0–800 Elo and the second building on those skills for the 800–1300 range. More than 500 gameplay illustrations support the instruction, and chapter-specific QR codes link to bonus material on Chessly. That combination gives the book a clear progression from core concepts to more developed play, while keeping the focus on practical chess instruction.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners who want an introduction to chess fundamentals
  • Players rated around 800–1300 Elo looking to build on core skills
  • Chess learners who value illustrated instruction and linked bonus content

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Chess openings, endings, tactics, and strategySkill development across beginner and intermediate levelsVisual and interactive chess instruction

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Book overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.

Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.

Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humor that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess--openings, endings, tactics, and strategy--and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.

Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess!
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