Chess Middle Games and Endgames

You and your opponent have survived the opening. Now what?

Middle Game Resources

Whether formulating a deep plan or calculating a tricky combination, you need to be well rounded in all facets of this most difficult phase.

• Basics of the Middle Game
  Most chess games are won and lost in the middle game, where your imagination is your greatest ally. Your imagination will be even more powerful if you possess the fundamentals of chess knowledge.
  
  
• Tactical Puzzles
  You'll never be a good player if you overlook mate in two moves or simple wins of material. Sharpen your tactical eye with puzzles from real games.
  
  

Endgame Resources

• Elementary Endgames
  To become a better chess player, improve your endgame. Some of the most difficult positions have the fewest pieces. How can you expect to handle 32 pieces when you have trouble with 5 or 6?
  
  

Links to Other Resources

• Chess Instruction - Improve Your Tactics
  Tactical puzzles are great practice even when you only have a few spare minutes. A specific position may never occur in your game, but the theme definitely will. Be prepared!
  
  
• Chess Instruction - Improve Your Endgame
  Everyone tells you that endgames are important, but no one ever studies them. Be different! An hour spent on the endgame is worth more than an hour spent on the openings.

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