Grandmaster Igor Smirnov is a world-renowned chess coach and the founder of the Remote Chess Academy. His teaching philosophy focuses on understanding the underlying principles of the game rather than memorizing endless lines of theory. For players looking to make a serious jump in their Elo rating, Smirnov’s structured approach provides a clear roadmap from beginner to master level.
Competitive tournament players looking to break through Elo ceilings.
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GM Igor Smirnov , founder of the Remote Chess Academy , offers an extensive collection of over 30 chess courses. While "all 9 courses" may refer to specific curated bundles, his core training system is most notably represented by his comprehensive and Expert Bundle . Core Comprehensive Course Sets
(any level from 1000 to 2000 ELO) who have tried many resources without success Grandmaster Igor Smirnov is a world-renowned chess coach
Smirnov argues that 90% of chess advice is wrong because it ignores the Universal Principles . These nine courses are the codification of those principles.
: A "meta-course" that teaches you how to train effectively on your own, including the psychological aspects of chess improvement. Competitive tournament players looking to break through Elo
Often, intermediate players play a great opening only to lose in the middlegame. This course provides actionable plans for the middle part of the game.
Here are the key courses that make up this high-value collection: 1. The Grandmaster’s Opening Laboratory (1 & 2)
Aims to make strategic rules feel natural and automatic, focusing on things like Bobby Fischer’s piece play and Petrosian’s pawn floods. Contents: Extensive video lessons and 234 commented games. 3. Calculate Till Mate Focus: Pure calculation skills and tactical vision.
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