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Chess Strategy

Chess Strategy is a deep and complex subject. In this series, we'll break down chess strategy into the essential basics. First, we'll take a look at:

Next, we'll divide the game up into the three phases:

We'll explain the key strategic principles for each of these phases.

Finally, we'll take a look at the major families of specific chess openings. This will help give you a jump start on developing your own opening repertoire.

Let's get started with Chess Strategy!


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Chess Strategy - Table of Contents
Introduction
Strategy vs Tactics - Piece Values - Elementary Checkmates
The Three Game Phases - Opening Basics - Middlegame Basics - Endgame Basics
Top 10 Opening Principles - Top 10 Middlegame Principles - Top 10 Endgame Principles
Balanced Endgames - Part 2
Opening Systems