Prophylaxis — Stop Their Plan First: a middlegame course

Before starting your plan, identify the opponent’s strongest threat and decide whether it must be stopped.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• Find the Opponent’s Threat — Find and answer the opponent’s immediate threat.
• Stop the Freeing Break — Restrict the pawn break that would free opposing pieces.
• Guard the Important Square — Protect the square needed for the opponent’s attack.
• Take Away the Good Square — Deny a useful square to an opposing piece.
• Continue Your Plan — Improve your position after dealing with the threat.