Remote Chess Academy Courses

Alternative Opening System Against King's Indian Defense - Stop Playing the London System

Discover a powerful alternative to the London System for defeating King's Indian and Pirc Defenses with GM Smirnov's 7-step attacking strategy that can crush your opponent in just 10 moves.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Top 10 Chess Endgame Principles and Patterns - From Basic Rules to Advanced Techniques

Master essential chess endgame principles and patterns through 10 key strategies, from fundamental rules to advanced techniques used by grandmasters, helping you convert advantages into victories.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The ONLY Chess Middlegame Guide You Need - Top 10 Strategies

Master the 10 most powerful chess middlegame strategies to find the right plan, prioritize moves, and potentially gain 200-300 rating points with this comprehensive guide for beginners and intermediate players.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Top 5 Chess Opening Mistakes After 1.e4 - Italian Game Traps and Defenses

Discover the 5 most common opening mistakes after 1.e4, focusing on the Italian Game. Learn deadly traps against the Two Knights Defense, Fried Liver Attack, and Four Knights Game to punish errors and win decisively.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stockfish Decodes Fried Liver Attack - Chess Opening Analysis

Dive into a detailed analysis of the Fried Liver Attack chess opening as Stockfish plays against itself, revealing strategic insights, counterattacking ideas, and whether this popular amateur opening truly gives White an advantage.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bishop's Opening Explained in 15 Minutes - Crash Course

Master the Bishop's Opening and Ponziani-Urusov Gambit in chess, including key variations, attacking strategies, and tactical opportunities to surprise opponents and create immediate attacking chances.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fischer's 3 Rules to Prevent 90% of Your Chess Mistakes

Master Bobby Fischer's 3 powerful chess principles to prevent 90% of mistakes. Analyze his game against Barczay to learn universal strategies that apply to any position and help you consistently find strong moves.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pyrenees Gambit - Magnus Carlsen's Creative Chess Opening Strategy

Discover the Pyrenees Gambit, a rare and aggressive opening used by Magnus Carlsen that defies classical theory. GM Igor Smirnov breaks down why this creative approach works and how to incorporate fearless strategies into your chess play.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Highest Win Rate Opening for Black Against 1.e4 - Tricky Gambit

Master the aggressive Rousseau Gambit against 1.e4 with 15 tactical traps and winning strategies that catch opponents off guard and deliver quick victories.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Schliemann Defense - Aggressive Gambit Against the Ruy Lopez

Master the aggressive Schliemann Defense to counter the Ruy Lopez with bold f5 gambit play, tactical traps, and kingside attacks that catch opponents off-guard.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3 Simple Rules to Learn from Kasparov and Carlsen - Think Like A GM

Master 3 essential thinking rules from Kasparov vs Carlsen analysis that helped GM Smirnov jump from 1600 to 2260 ELO in one year through strategic decision-making techniques.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Most Aggressive Scotch Gambit Trap to Crush Players Below 1500 ELO

Master the deadly Scotch Gambit trap to dominate opponents under 1500 ELO with aggressive early attacks and tactical patterns that catch unprepared players off-guard.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bishop's Opening: Traps, Ideas and Attacking Plans

Master the Bishop's Opening with GM Smirnov's tactical traps, aggressive variations, and attacking plans that can overwhelm unprepared opponents and lead to quick victories in under 20 moves.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

10 Simple Chess Rules to Reach 2000 ELO Faster

Master 10 powerful chess principles to break through rating plateaus and reach 2000 ELO with GM Igor Smirnov's practical strategies for consistent improvement.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Common Chess Opening Mistake in Italian Game - 44 Million Players Fall for This Trap

Discover the critical opening blunder in 44+ million games and learn tactical traps to punish opponents who play 4.Nc3 in Italian Game variations.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video