This level includes topics that teach the following skills and techniques:
* Complex combinations on deflection, decoy, interference, undermining
* Spotting forced mates in 3-4 moves
* Endings with same-colored or opposite-colored bishops
* Knowing basic theoretical positions in rook, pawn and bishop endings.
* Typical pawn structures. Isolated and hanging pawns: advantages and disadvantages
* Typical maneuvers
* Solid knowledge of all main lines in chosen openings