Chess PRO - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 26, 2023.

Ukrainian chess champion in 2003 and 2008. Winner of the international chess tournament "Inautomarket-open" in 2006. Currently commentates on chess tournaments. Coach of the Turkish chess team.

Middlegame strategic ideas - pawn positioning. Part 1.
You will learn how to use a protected passed pawn in the middlegame and block enemy pieces. Find out the weaknesses of doubled pawns in the middle of the game.

Middlegame strategic ideas - pawn positioning. Part 2.
You will learn how to act in positions with isolated and “hanging” pawns. Learn to attack a pawn minority and weaken your opponent's position.

Dynamics, typical combinations. Part 1.
Learn Lasker combinations and “stolen checkmate”. You will understand how to recognize them and what to pay attention to when calculating moves. Learn to open lines when attacking the king and transfer forces to an “important” area of ​​the board.

Dynamics, typical combinations. Part 2.
Learn the principles of attacking an uncastled king. You will understand how to deprive your opponent of the possibility of castling. Learn to use the "quiet move" and sacrifice pieces to gain an advantage.

Middlegame strategic ideas - piece play. Part 1.
Learn to use bishops and rooks to achieve positional advantages. You will learn about the features of playing in the middlegame with different-colored bishops.

Middlegame strategic ideas - piece play. Part 2.
Learn to find and use strong points for pieces and play on the flank. You will be able to navigate positions with non-standard balances of forces.

Taking advantage. Part 1.
Learn how to accumulate small advantages and learn how to maintain tension when playing roughly equal positions.

Taking advantage. Part 2.
Consider methods for defending tight positions. Learn to make decisions that involve the pawn structure.

Taking advantage. Part 3.
Learn to identify problematic pieces and make strategically correct decisions about exchanging pieces and simplifying positions. You will analyze situations in which playing to attack is the shortest path to victory.

Decision-making mechanisms during the game. Part 1.
Learn methods and techniques for calculating options. Learn the main factors and their combinations that need to be taken into account when evaluating a position.

Decision-making mechanisms during the game. Part 2.
Learn the “thinking in patterns” method and the “worst figure” principle. You will understand when to use a bluff.

In-depth study of the endgame. Part 1.
Get to know the “beacons” and other important positions. Learn how to use Nalimov tables to analyze played games.

In-depth study of the endgame. Part 2.
Learn how to build and destroy a fortress. Learn to play endings with uneven material.

Construction of the opening repertoire. General theses. Part 1.
You will find out what openings are like and learn how to choose the right one for the game. You will understand how the opening is connected with the subsequent middle of the game.

Construction of the opening repertoire. General theses. Part 2.
Get acquainted with the concept of a “full” (“closed”) repertoire and a debut “novelty”. Find out where to look for ideas for an interesting start to the game.

Using a computer when preparing for the opening. Part 1.
Learn to work with databases and use computer programs to analyze opening variations.

Using a computer when preparing for the opening. Part 2.
Learn to “play” new openings - training games before using them in tournaments. You will understand how to choose the right opening when playing in stressful situations.

Final project. Problems from the grandmaster.
Solve original problems, practice tactics of using advantages and figure play. Create your own opening repertoire.