While My System provides the "rules," Chess Praxis serves as the laboratory where these rules are tested. Nimzowitsch uses over 100 of his own games to demonstrate how his system functions in real-world competition.
This section breaks down the building blocks of strategy, moving beyond basic opening theory to explain how and why certain positions work. My System & Chess Praxis
Strategies for using Rooks to penetrate the enemy position. While My System provides the "rules," Chess Praxis
Managing the stability of pawn structures and attacking their "base". While My System provides the "rules
Nimzowitsch argues that the center (d4, d5, e4, e5) is the heart of the board, but it doesn't always need to be occupied by pawns; it can be controlled by distant pieces.