Leo won. Final rating: 2017.
The following four foundational courses are specifically designed to build a robust chess engine in your mind, targeting the most common weaknesses of club players.
However, for the dedicated player (1200-2000 ELO), represents the most coherent, efficient roadmap to advanced chess ever produced. It removes the guesswork. You are not learning "tips and tricks." You are learning how a Grandmother thinks about time, space, force, and psychology.
A "Cheat Sheet" for the 10 most common endgames (Queen vs. Rook, Two Bishops, etc.) printed in the workbook.
Practical endgame conversion and saving inferior endings. gm igor smirnov all 9 chess courses new
Calculation is the engine of chess. Smirnov teaches a disciplined method for calculating variations without getting lost in the "trees" of the position. Tactical vision and calculation accuracy.
Deep positional evaluation and long-term planning.
Punishing opponent mistakes and managing the tension.
Strategic planning, recognizing positional weaknesses, and formulating attack plans. Leo won
Watch the video lessons with a physical chess board nearby. Pause the video when puzzles are presented and spend at least 5–10 minutes calculating the answer before playing the solution.
The second week, Calculate Till Mate rewired his brain. Igor’s voice (calm, slightly Russian, utterly relentless) drilled: “Stop calculating twenty moves. Calculate three forcing lines. Pick the one that leaves you with no regrets.” Leo’s bullet rating jumped 200 points. He stopped freezing.
Time management in training, effective study habits, and psychological resilience.
Leo felt a crack in his chest. The fog didn’t just lift—it shattered. A "Cheat Sheet" for the 10 most common endgames (Queen vs
The most overlooked course. This is why titled players rarely tilt.
Another concern is the reliance on prescriptive routines that may not suit every learner. While checklists and regimented drills help many students, they risk encouraging rote practice if not combined with reflective questioning and adaptation. Additionally, some critics argue that packaged course materials can underemphasize individualized coaching: the same set of drills may be suboptimal if they don’t address specific recurring errors in a student’s games.
, offers a wide range of chess courses designed around his unique "thinking system". While his total library includes over 30 courses, he often groups his "New" or core flagship courses into specific bundles for rapid improvement. TheChessWorld The "New" Flagship Course: Level Up Your Chess
Many chess players study for years without seeing significant rating improvements. Smirnov identifies the core issue as improper training methods—focusing on memorization rather than understanding. His courses, available through the Remote Chess Academy, emphasize:
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Master Your Game: A Deep Dive Into All 9 New Chess Courses by GM Igor Smirnov