The course is structured around major positional building blocks, treating strategy with the same rigorous practice typically reserved for tactics.

: Exploration of pawn structures, space advantages, and creating weaknesses.

by GM Johan Hellsten is widely regarded as a modern classic for intermediate and advanced chess players looking to move beyond basic tactics into deep positional understanding. Originally a 489-page book published by Everyman Chess, it has gained significant popularity through its digital adaptation on Chessable , where it utilizes the MoveTrainer® system to reinforce strategic concepts through thousands of repetitions. Core Strategic Themes

: How to use piece trades to convert advantages or ease a difficult defense.

: Users first study a concept through annotated master games and then immediately test their knowledge with exercises that require them to find the correct strategic continuation.

: Dedicated sections on improving every piece (knights, bishops, rooks, etc.) and understanding their optimal squares.

: The course includes optional high-quality video instruction from GM Hellsten, which many users find more engaging than reading text alone.