Dreev University - Practical Mistakes 

Practical Mistakes: Learn to Eliminate Errors in Our Monthly Mastery Series

Modern Chess is proud to present the next installment in our highly acclaimed Dreev University series – Dreev University – Practical Mistakes.

This course continues the tradition of practical, high-quality chess education established in previous editions of the series:

• Dreev University - Rook Endgames

• Dreev University - Positional Play

• Dreev University - Dreev Dreams

• Dreev University - Endgames with Opposite-Coloured Bishops

• Dreev University - Feel the Momentum

• Dreev University - Practical Endgames

With each course, GM Alexey Dreev, assisted by GM Pier Luigi Basso, explores essential areas of practical chess. This time, the focus is on the mistakes players make most often — mistakes that appear at all levels, from club players to elite grandmasters.

Why “Practical Mistakes” Matter

Every chess player invests countless hours in studying openings, strategies, and endgames. Yet, in real games, familiar mistakes keep reappearing:

• Misjudging a transition between phases of the game

• Underestimating defensive resources

• Choosing the wrong plan at a critical moment

• Playing the “natural” move too quickly without deeper calculation

As the authors explain, learning to recognize and correct these recurring mistakes can have an immediate impact on results. Instead of memorizing hundreds of positions, this course distills the topic into 30 carefully chosen examples – each fully annotated with explanations that are easy to follow and directly applicable in practice.

What the Course Includes

• 30 deeply annotated practical examples – each chosen to highlight the most common mistakes players make.

• Video Version (2h 33min) – GM Dreev explains the positions, providing insight into the thought process behind both the mistakes and the correct continuations.

• Multilingual Access – The PGN file is available in English, French, German, and Spanish, making the material accessible to a wide international audience.

Who Is This Course For?

• Ambitious club players who want to identify the blind spots holding them back.

• Tournament competitors who already know the theory but struggle to avoid recurring errors under pressure.

• Advanced players and coaches who want a practical, structured resource for training.

The strength of the Dreev University series lies in its balance: the material is advanced enough for strong players, but presented in a way that is clear and digestible for a wide range of ambitious chess enthusiasts.

Conclusion

Dreev University – Practical Mistakes is not about adding more theory to your repertoire. Instead, it targets the exact areas where games are won and lost in practice. By studying these thirty positions, you will sharpen your decision-making, reduce unforced errors, and play with greater confidence in critical moments.

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