How to Win at Chess
Levy Rozman
Master chess by recognising patterns, applying key tactics, and developing the focus and strategic intuition needed to win confidently.

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What's it about?
How to Win at Chess (2023) is a friendly, practical guide for anyone who wants to learn chess or improve their game. Levy Rozman explains the rules, key strategies, common openings, tactics, and endgames in clear language, with plenty of diagrams and tips from his experience as a coach. The book helps beginners and intermediate players think more clearly on the board and enjoy the game more.
Key ideas
- Recognising recurring patterns on the board helps you spot good moves faster than calculating every option from scratch.
- Learning key tactics gives you practical ways to win material and create real threats against your opponent.
- A clear grasp of the rules, common openings and endgames gives a beginner a solid base to build on.
- Focus and strategic intuition are skills you can develop, and they help you think more clearly during a game.
- Diagrams and coaching tips from Levy Rozman's experience turn abstract ideas into things you can practise.
About the author
Levy Rozman is an American chess International Master, coach, and content creator. Through his online channel GothamChess, he has become one of the most popular chess educators in the world, known for his energetic and entertaining style. How to Win at Chess is his first book.
Questions people ask
Who is How to Win at Chess for?
It is written for anyone who wants to learn chess or improve their game, from complete beginners to intermediate players. Levy Rozman keeps the language clear and friendly.
What is the main idea of How to Win at Chess?
The book argues that you win by recognising patterns, applying key tactics, and building focus and strategic intuition. It also covers the rules, common openings and endgames.
How long is the Durar summary of How to Win at Chess?
The Durar summary takes about 15 minutes to read or listen to. It covers the main strategies and tactics from Levy Rozman's guide.
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