How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond by Levy Rozman (GothamChess) is a beginner-to-intermediate guide that teaches chess fundamentals like openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames in a fun, accessible way, using his signature humor and including over 500 illustrations and QR codes for bonus online content. The book is structured in two parts, catering to players from 0-800 Elo and then 800-1300 Elo, making it ideal for those who know how pieces move but want to learn how to think about the game strategically.Â
- Target Audience:Â Beginners to intermediate players (roughly 0-1300 Elo).Â
- Content:Â Covers the four key areas: openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames.Â
- Style:Â Uses Rozman’s humorous and engaging teaching style, making it less dry than many chess books.Â
- Interactive Elements:Â Includes over 500 illustrations and QR codes that link to bonus video content on his Chessly platform.Â
- Structure:Â The first half focuses on basics for new players, while the second half builds on those skills for more experienced players.Â
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For True Beginners:Â
It provides a solid foundation, explaining basic concepts and how to start thinking about the game beyond just moving pieces.Â
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For Intermediate Players:Â
It helps solidify core skills and provides a good overview of what to learn next, though more advanced players might need a “meatier” book.Â
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Overall:It’s considered a great first “true” chess book that is easy to read and provides a good outline for improvement, especially when combined with the online content.


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