Remote Chess Academy Courses

How to Develop a Strong Attack - Learn from Mikhail Tal

Learn attacking strategies in chess from Mikhail Tal's games. Discover how to pressure opponents, sacrifice pieces, maintain tension, and coordinate all your forces for a powerful offensive.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sensing the Moment in a Chess Game - How Fischer Grabs the Initiative

Learn to sense key moments and seize initiative in chess through analysis of classic games, focusing on active play, tempo moves, and maintaining pressure on your opponent.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chess Opening for Black - Alekhine Defense

Learn a surprising and effective Alekhine Defense variation for Black, cutting down theory and gaining control. Explore unconventional moves and strategic responses to common White setups.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learn to Play Chess Openings - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Discover essential chess opening principles to gain an early advantage. Learn to control the center, develop pieces quickly, castle early, seize initiative, and understand opponent's moves.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Falkbeer Countergambit - Countering the King's Gambit in Chess

Master the Falkbeer Countergambit to effectively counter the King's Gambit, featuring key variations, tactical responses, and deadly traps to catch your opponents off guard in chess.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Difference Between 1600 and 2400 Chess ELO - A Grandmaster's Rating Climb

Discover the key differences in chess thinking between 1600 and 2400 ELO through GM Igor Smirnov's personal journey, game analysis, and practical tips for rapid improvement.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Budapest Gambit: Fajarowicz Variation - An Aggressive Opening for Black Against 1.d4

Master the Budapest Gambit's Fajarowicz Variation, an aggressive chess opening for Black against 1.d4. Explore tricky lines, common responses, and effective counters to gain a strategic advantage on the board.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Carlsen's Secret Anti-1.d4 Opening - The Benko Gambit

Analyze Carlsen's secret anti-1.d4 opening against Gukesh, focusing on the Benko Gambit's strategic ideas and tactical opportunities in this high-level blitz game.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Grob Opening - Surprising Chess Tactics and Traps

Master the surprising Grob Attack chess opening. Learn key strategies, deadly traps, and how to catch opponents off-guard with this rare and tricky 1.g4 move.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tricky Gambit Against the Sicilian Defense - Chekhover Variation Novelty

Discover a surprising gambit against the Sicilian Defense, invented by a 1600-rated player. Learn its tricky variations and hidden threats to catch opponents off-guard.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

My Favorite Aggressive Gambit for Black Against 1.e4

Master an aggressive gambit for Black against 1.e4, countering the Italian Game and Fried Liver Attack. Learn a simple, surprising variation with strong attacking potential and traps for White.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Winning King and Pawn Endgames - Essential Rules and Strategies

Master fundamental king and pawn endgame strategies with GM Igor Smirnov's clear rules for pawn promotion, opposition tactics, and winning techniques for both attacking and defending positions.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Identify Poisoned Pawns in Chess - Strategic Tips and Examples

Master the art of identifying poisoned pawns in chess through 3 key scenarios, illustrated with famous games from chess legends like Fischer, Carlsen, and Spassky.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Countering the Evans Gambit Chess Opening as Black

Master the Evans Gambit defense with GM Smirnov's aggressive counter-strategy. Learn key variations, avoid traps, and gain a competitive edge in this tricky chess opening.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

5 Most Common Chess Pawn Structure Mistakes - Avoiding Critical Errors

Learn to avoid common pawn structure mistakes in chess. GM Igor Smirnov reveals key principles for effective pawn play, improving your decision-making and overall strategy.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video