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: Strategic advice for playing against higher-rated players.

: Provides a systematic approach to calculation and finding tactical shots. gm igor smirnov all 9 chess courses new

Which specific (opening, middlegame, or endgame) gives you the most trouble? : Strategic advice for playing against higher-rated players

: A psychological and tactical guide on handling higher-rated players. gm igor smirnov all 9 chess courses new

This course provides a complete, powerful opening repertoire at the Grandmaster level. It focuses on efficiency and understanding, steering clear of encyclopedic lists of variations. The course aims to turn opening preparation into a major strength, allowing you to play with confidence from the very first move.

Instead of presenting a rigid repertoire, this course teaches the underlying structural themes of opening play, ensuring you never get lost if an opponent plays a novelty.