improving my game

I know what every piece does and how they move. I just cant see moves more two plays out. Help me understand strategy,

need help

Put 15 bucks on my paypal account and Ill help you understand strategy.

You know, I need to eat.

Urk's advice may sound obvious, but consider getting a checkmate book like Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess or Reinfield's 1001 checkmate book.

When you can see the major threats it's a lot easier to look ahead and predict / plan moves. A decent place to start.

Use Tactics Trainer. I do 25 per day myself. If you want to do more each day google Tactics Trainer and you will find several other websites that have similar programs. Also I recommend viewing Dan Heismann's videos on ICC.