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How to Win at Chess, Next Level

The Ultimate Guide for Intermediate Play

Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
$32.00 US
7"W x 8"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Oct 06, 2026 | 240 Pages | 9780593837818

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 moving beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for midlevel 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 takes a deep dive into the crucial aspects of evolving into an advanced player: pawn play, piece play, tactics, attacking, defending, converting winning positions, endgames, and—most important—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!
© Lucy Zuo
Levy Rozman, more popularly known as GothamChess, is an online chess streamer who earned the International Master title in 2018. A former scholastic chess coach, he is passionate about chess accessibility, and has helped fund scholarships for chess programs in education. He currently boasts the biggest chess channel on YouTube, where he focuses on creating fun and educational content. View titles by Levy Rozman

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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 moving beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for midlevel 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 takes a deep dive into the crucial aspects of evolving into an advanced player: pawn play, piece play, tactics, attacking, defending, converting winning positions, endgames, and—most important—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!

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© Lucy Zuo
Levy Rozman, more popularly known as GothamChess, is an online chess streamer who earned the International Master title in 2018. A former scholastic chess coach, he is passionate about chess accessibility, and has helped fund scholarships for chess programs in education. He currently boasts the biggest chess channel on YouTube, where he focuses on creating fun and educational content. View titles by Levy Rozman

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