Includes a set of 20 special training tasks and 200 commented games and puzzles designed to automate the thinking algorithms Smirnov teaches.
Focuses on how to think rather than what to think, helping players stabilize their performance. Self-Taught Grandmaster
Smirnov utilizes his background in psychology and neuroscience to explain how the brain best absorbs chess information and handles tournament pressure. Strengths vs. Weaknesses Systematic Approach Includes a set of 20 special training tasks
The course is ideal for who feel stuck and don't know what to study next. It is particularly valuable for "lone wolf" players who prefer a structured curriculum they can follow independently. Strengths vs
The course covers the "Main Problem" of self-taught players (lack of a clear system) and moves into advanced concepts like planning, style development, and the "High School" of chess.
This is not a "passive" course. To see results, you must commit to the rigorous practical exercises and repetitive training tasks.