This is not a "passive" course. To see results, you must commit to the rigorous practical exercises and repetitive training tasks.
Some users find the older video format and Smirnov’s accent a bit dated compared to modern Chessable or Chess.com courses.
is a specialized chess training course created by Ukrainian Grandmaster Igor Smirnov . Unlike many courses that focus on specific openings or tactical patterns, this program is designed to be a comprehensive "training system" for players who want to improve without a personal coach. Core Content & Structure Self-Taught Grandmaster
Focuses on how to think rather than what to think, helping players stabilize their performance.
Can we become a Grand Master through self study? - Chessable This is not a "passive" course
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
The course is built on the philosophy that modern players often "know" too much but "do" too little, leading to inconsistent results. It focuses on transforming passive knowledge into "unconscious competence"—skills that trigger automatically during a game. is a specialized chess training course created by
Includes a set of 20 special training tasks and 200 commented games and puzzles designed to automate the thinking algorithms Smirnov teaches.