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Strategy

Chess strategy helps achieve long-term goals in a position – to go from an equal position to a better one, from a better position into a winning one! Get Grandmaster advice on improving at strategy!

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Rook vs two minor pieces – What’s stronger?
  • GM Boris Avrukh

Rook vs two minor pieces – What’s stronger?

Which side has the better chances in 2 minor pieces vs Rook and pawn duel? GM Boris Avrukh shares his 7 rules to play such a material imbalance.

Strategy | Middlegames | 5 min read
Weak Squares in Chess: Everything you need to know!
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

Weak Squares in Chess: Everything you need to know!

Getting better at exploiting weak squares improves your ability to win equal-looking positions. This guide covers all you should know about weak squares!

Strategy | 10 min read
How Quiet Moves can Turn Around a Game

How Quiet Moves can Turn Around a Game

Super GM Pavel Eljanov reveals why quiet moves are tough to spot, especially with 2 specific pieces. He also shares how they can dramatically change the result of the game with examples!

Strategy | Middlegames | 5 min read
Open Files: How to Exploit them
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

Open Files: How to Exploit them

It’s said that “Rooks belong on open files” – but actually there’s a lot more to it! See GM Gabuzyan teach the key concepts and ideas behind using open files.

Strategy | Middlegames | 9 min read
5 Easy Steps to Evaluate a Chess Position Like a GM
  • GM Noël Studer

5 Easy Steps to Evaluate a Chess Position Like a GM

Who’s got the advantage? Who has the winning position? If you’re unsure, then follow GM Noël Studer’s 5 simple steps to evaluate any chess position!

Strategy | Practical Chess Tips | 13 min read
How to Use the Bishop Pair – 11 Key Concepts
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

How to Use the Bishop Pair – 11 Key Concepts

Are you too quick to exchange your bishop pair, or struggling to unleash their full power? GM Gabuzyan shows 11 techniques to use to your advantage!

Strategy | Middlegames | 13 min read

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