Middlegame Databases (93)

Dreev University - Feel the Momentum  Discounted 

We are excited to present the newest addition to the acclaimed Dreev University series –
Feel the Momentum, a deep and practical course that will change the way you approach positional chess.

This is not just a collection of examples. It’s a complete training journey built around one of the most misunderstood—but vital—concepts in chess: momentum.

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2 hours and 52 mins PGN Download Video Content

Combinational Vision and Spotting Silent Moves 

The highly successful Tactical Thursday camp (May 8-15, 2025) has been transformed into a comprehensive digital product, featuring GM Dhopade's revolutionary approach to tactical training. This isn't just another tactics course – it's a complete system for developing the vision and intuition that separates great tacticians from average players.

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6h PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Beat the Elite: Tactical Puzzles from 2700+ Games in 2024 

Master 50 tactical puzzles from 2024 games by Elo 2700+ players, featuring positions where world-class grandmasters like Carlsen, Kramnik, and Caruana missed the winning move. The course includes three chapters covering weak kings, beautiful combinations, and endgame tactics, giving you the chance to outplay the world's elite.

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4h and 36min PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Looking for Options and Prophylactic Thinking in Calculation 

We are excited to present Looking for Options and Prophylactic Thinking in Calculation, a comprehensive digital course by GM Swapnil Dhopade, based on his April 2025 Tactical Thursday lectures. This course explores one of the most crucial yet overlooked aspects of chess mastery—how to systematically identify candidate moves and anticipate your opponent's best defensive resources during calculation.

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6h PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Must-Know Defensive Techniques 

The April edition of Strategy Wednesday, led by GM Ioannis Papaioannou, is now available as a digital product! This course explores the essential art of defensive play, covering the fundamental techniques and mindset required to hold difficult positions and turn defense into counterplay.
Through 4 carefully structured lectures, GM Papaioannou guides you through the key defensive principles, typical defensive setups, and critical decision-making under pressure. Whether you're looking to improve your defensive skills or learn how to exploit weaknesses in your opponent's defensive play, this course will enhance your understanding of the most important defensive concepts and practical techniques.

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6h PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Fundamental Pawn Structures - Part 3 

We are excited to present Fundamental Pawn Structures – Part 3 by IM Siegfried Baumegger, the newest addition to our strategic training series based on the Guided Practice programs of the Modern Chess Academy. This time, the spotlight is on one of the most dynamic and misunderstood structures in chess—Hanging Pawns.

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2h PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Deep Understanding of the Spanish Middlegame - Part 1 

We are pleased to present a new high-level strategic course – Deep Understanding of the Spanish Middlegame – Part 1 – created by GM Dejan Bojkov and Metodi Stoinev. This project marks the beginning of a full repertoire for Black against the Ruy Lopez, developed through a well-balanced blend of modern analysis and classical ideas.

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3h and 11min PGN Download Memory Booster Interactive Tests Video Content

Dynamic Decision Making 

We are excited to present Dynamic Decision Making, a new digital course by GM Davorin Kuljasevic, based on his March 2025 Tactical Thursday lectures. This course takes a deep dive into one of the most vital and practical skills in modern chess—how to create, assess, and execute dynamic decisions, especially under pressure.

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6 hours PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Dreev University - Dreev Dreams  Discounted 

Modern Chess proudly presents Dreev University – Dreev Dreams, a one-of-a-kind course that opens the door to the artistic, surprising, and deeply instructive chess universe of GM Alexey Dreev.
For years, Dreev has been quietly building a hidden collection of original positions—brilliant, counterintuitive, and thought-provoking puzzles that have nothing to do with memorized theory or tactical patterns. These are Dreev Dreams: positions that challenge your logic, imagination, and chess intuition.

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2 hours and 29 mins PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content

Must-Know Strategies in the Nimzo-Indian Defense 

The March edition of Strategy Wednesday, led by GM Ioannis Papaioannou, is now available as a digital product! This course delves into the strategic richness of the Nimzo-Indian Defense, one of the most respected and deeply studied openings in classical chess.
Through 4 carefully structured lectures, GM Papaioannou guides you through the key middlegame plans, typical pawn structures, and strategic decisions for both sides. Whether you play the Nimzo-Indian as Black or encounter it as White, this course will boost your understanding of its most critical ideas and long-term plans.

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6 hours PGN Download Interactive Tests Video Content