Most chess games of beginners and post-beginners are decided by fairly straightforward tactics. Anyone who wants to progress beyond this level and become a stro

Mastering Positional Chess is a serious, but entertaining chess instruction book. Daniel started writing it when he realized that his lack of positional underst

If you want to become a chess master, there are certain things you need to know – essential tips and techniques that the masters know, and you need to learn.

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