Tactical Thursday – July Focus: Attacking the King in the Centre and Typical Attacking Sacrifices with GM Swapnil Dhopade
This July, the Tactical Thursday series continues with an explosive new edition led by elite Indian grandmaster and renowned coach GM Swapnil Dhopade. This time, the focus shifts to two of the most dynamic and game-deciding aspects of tactical play: Attacking the King in the Centre and Typical Attacking Sacrifices.
Many players struggle to exploit the most vulnerable moment in their opponent's game—when the enemy king remains uncastled in the center. This camp will teach you to recognize these critical moments and execute devastating attacks with precision and confidence. Combined with a deep dive into classical attacking sacrifices, you'll develop the tactical vision needed to launch successful offensives.
Through carefully chosen examples, GM Dhopade will help you: – Recognize when the enemy king is vulnerable in the center and how to exploit this weakness immediately – Master the timing and calculation required for typical attacking sacrifices – Understand the key patterns and motifs that make center attacks so effective – Develop the tactical intuition to spot sacrifice opportunities that others miss
This edition is perfect for players who want to become more aggressive and decisive at the board, turning tactical opportunities into winning attacks rather than letting them slip away.
As usual, the lectures will be held over two Thursdays — 10.07.2025 and 17.07.2025, with two sessions each day. After each lecture, participants will receive 10 test positions to solve independently. At the end of the camp, all test positions and detailed solutions will be included in the final PGN file.
Tactical Thursday is part of the Modern Chess Academy, which means all Academy members receive free access to the live lectures and the complete digital product released afterward.
Technical Details
✅ Dates: 10.07.2025 and 17.07.2025
✅ Training Platform: Zoom
✅ Coach: GM Swapnil Dhopade
Program
10.07.2025 Paris Time | New York Time
17:30 – 19:00 | 11:30 – 13:00 – Attacking the King in the Centre and Typical Attacking Sacrifices – Part 1
19:30 – 21:00 | 13:30 – 15:00 – Attacking the King in the Centre and Typical Attacking Sacrifices – Part 2
17.07.2025 Paris Time | New York Time
17:30 – 19:00 | 11:30 – 13:00 – Attacking the King in the Centre and Typical Attacking Sacrifices – Part 3
19:30 – 21:00 | 13:30 – 15:00 – Attacking the King in the Centre and Typical Attacking Sacrifices – Part 4
21:00 – 21:30 | 15:00 – 15:30 – Q&A Session with GM Grigor Grigorov and GM Petar Arnaudov
As with all Modern Chess camps, participants will receive: – Recordings of all lectures – PGN files with all material covered – Free access to the digital product based on the four lectures
This is your chance to sharpen your attacking instincts and master the art of punishing opponents who leave their king exposed. Join GM Swapnil Dhopade this July and transform your tactical aggression into winning results.