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Middlegame Strategy & Positional Play

Learn about the nitty gritty of the middle game, When does it starts, how to plan and how to gain advantage

  1. 01

    Learn the concepts

    Short theory with the key principles and common mistakes.

  2. 02

    Play the scenarios

    Guided positions where each move is explained.

  3. 03

    Pass the drills

    Win or hold positions against a bot at full strength.

Intermediate

Pawn Structures & Formations

Learn about pawn structures in the middle game. How pawn structure controls the game, learn the importance of the Pawn Structures

3 concepts1 drill

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Intermediate

Minor Piece Masterclass

Understand the importance of Minor pieces, Learn how to control the game using correct placement of the minor pieces

4 concepts1 drill

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Intermediate

Evaluation & Planning

Learn to assess a position and choose a plan: weigh king safety, material, pawn structure and piece activity, and judge material imbalances.

2 concepts1 drill

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Intermediate

Open Files & Heavy Piece Operations

Use rooks and queens well: take open files, double rooks and invade the 7th rank.

2 concepts1 drill

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Advanced

Prophylaxis & Defensive Planning

Think about the opponent's plans: stop pawn breaks before they happen and blockade passed pawns.

2 concepts1 drill

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