The book is a manual for middle level chess players. The task of this book is to increase the level of the mass chess player and give him the prospect of targeted growth of sports achievements. The first part of the book contains 53 blank forms for recording parties. Each form is designed for 60 moves. In the second part, a small section is devoted to the consideration of miniature games (up to 25 moves) with typical opening errors. The selection of 142 positions covers the debut, middlegame and endgame, and both classical heritage and modern practice are used.