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Chess Strategy – Practical Middlegame Plans & Positional Concepts
Strategy is how you choose plans and make good decisions when there is no immediate tactic. This hub collects practical, beginner-friendly guides on middlegame planning, positional concepts, and the long-term themes that decide real games.
Core Strategy Concepts
- Why Pawn Structure Is Important
- Why King Safety Matters
- Why Prophylaxis Is Important
- The Concept of Overprotection
- Why Knight Outposts Matter
- The Power of the 7th Rank
Planning & Positional Understanding
- Chess Strategy vs Positional Chess
- Top 20 Chess Strategies
- 30 Pure Chess Strategies (Non-Tactics)
- 50 Key Chess Strategies & Champions
Players & Style: Learn from the Masters
Related Hubs
- Chess Skills Guide (Start Here)
- Chess Tactics Guide
- Chess Middlegame Guide
- Chess Endgame Guide
- Chess Openings Guide
- Guide to Chess on the Internet
Test Your Strategy (Play)
Strategy improves fastest when you apply it in real games — then review your decisions.