HOW TO PLAY CHESS | Lesson 14 | What to do after the opening

You've developed your pieces and castled… but what comes next?
In this lesson, we'll explore what to do after the opening — how to transform a good setup into a winning middlegame plan.

What you'll learn in this video:
How to find the best plan once the opening is over
Key middlegame ideas: improving your worst piece, controlling open files, and creating pawn breaks
Common mistakes players make after the opening — and how to avoid them
Practical examples to help you think strategically like a strong player

This tutorial is perfect for beginner and intermediate chess players who know the opening basics but struggle with what to do next.

Stay until the end — you'll see how small positional improvements can turn into a powerful attack or decisive endgame advantage.

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