The Roots of Positional Understanding, 
by IM Jeremy Silman

Are you ever at a loss for what to do when there are no immediate tactics in sight? If so, then you need to learn the basics of positional play. The master seems to optimally place his pieces with effortless ease where they coordinate well and control key lines and squares. This is because he sees the board as a structural entity. Using 300 hundred brief Challenges, Silman gives you the basics of this same positional sense and vision. This module will help you to build strength into your quiet positions. This course module was initially intended for intermediate players with USCF or Elo ratings between 1200 and 1800. However, at least half of the challenges are suitable for those rated between 1800 and 2200 and even higher. Experts and Class A players will find this course module more than challenging with the advanced material and very useful review with the intermediate material. Intermediate players will build a solid foundation with the intermediate challenges and gain more and more from the advanced material as they progress in chess strength.