This February, GM Davorin Kuljasevic continues his Tactical Thursday series with a deep dive into one of the most crucial aspects of practical chess—Calculation in Attack and Defense. These sessions will focus on the key principles that guide accurate calculation when launching an attack and when defending against threats.
GM Ioannis Papaioannou continues his highly regarded Strategy Wednesday series this February with an in-depth exploration of Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian. These sessions will focus on key strategic principles for both White and Black, covering how to navigate typical structures, piece placements, and dynamic plans in one of the most important openings in chess—the Sicilian Defense.
We’re excited to introduce GM Ioannis Papaioannou’s camp, My Queen’s Gambit Declined, designed to provide participants with a complete and practical repertoire for Black against 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5. This camp consists of 7 in-depth lectures that will equip you with the tools to confidently handle all White’s options except for the Catalan (4.g3).
In this camp, GM Petar Arnaudov will guide you through the key aspects of the Queen’s Gambit Declined from Black’s perspective, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to counter White’s plans effectively. Along the way, you’ll also gain valuable insights into the ideas and strategies White employs, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this rich and timeless opening.
This January, GM Davorin Kuljasevic takes his Tactical Thursday series to the next level with a focus on Advanced Calculation Techniques. Building on the foundations of the Ply Theory, introduced in earlier editions, GM Kuljasevic will provide deeper insights into its practical applications, helping participants refine their calculation skills and decision-making processes.
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Tactical Thursday - Structured Calculation - Master the Ply Theory
GM Ioannis Papaioannou continues his highly regarded Strategy Wednesday series this January with an in-depth exploration of positions featuring the Fianchetto Bishop. These sessions will delve into the fundamental principles of playing with and against a bishop on g2 or b2, covering its role in various openings and its transition through the middlegame and endgame.
We’re excited to introduce GM Ioannis Papaioannou’s latest camp, My Practical Spanish Repertoire for White, designed to provide participants with a complete and practical repertoire for White in the Spanish Opening. This camp consists of 7 in-depth lectures that will equip you with the tools to confidently handle 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 and all related systems.
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This December, GM Davorin Kuljasevic continues his Tactical Thursday series with an in-depth exploration of the Ply Theory, a revolutionary method for structuring the calculation process. While the Ply Theory was introduced in the previous edition, these sessions will take a deeper dive, equipping you with advanced tools to refine your calculation skills and minimize errors.
GM Ioannis Papaioannou continues his acclaimed Strategy Wednesday series this December with a deep dive into Endgames with Minor Pieces. In these sessions, the Greek endgame expert will explore the most important principles in four key types of endgames: opposite-colored bishops, bishop pair endgames, bishop versus knight, and pure bishop endgames.
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GM Davorin Kuljasevic kicks off Tactical Thursday this November, bringing his expertise in tactical play, dynamic positions, and calculation skills to the Modern Chess Academy. This month's focus will be on Typical Calculation Mistakes, helping you identify and overcome common pitfalls in tactical scenarios. Across these sessions, GM Kuljasevic will cover essential ideas such as understanding the opponent’s resources, emotional calculation, tunnel vision, overcoming resistance, structured calculation, visualization mistakes, recycling ideas, and spotting so-called “invisible moves.” These concepts will sharpen your tactical intuition and enhance your ability to navigate complex positions.
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Tactical Thursday - Typical Calculation Mistakes (6h Video Running Time)