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

Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited
Publish date: 6 October 2026
Pages: 240
Language: English

Subjects: Games & Activities, Chess

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 move beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for mid-level 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 covers all the skills required to evolve into an advanced player: pawn play, piece play, tactics, attacking, defending, converting winning positions, endgames, and - most importantly - 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.