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🎬 About this video lesson:
Most players think calculation is about forcing yourself to “see deeper,” but strong players use a different approach.
In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov reveals 6 simple rules that make calculation clearer, faster, and dramatically more accurate. These principles help you focus on the right moves, ignore distractions, and structure your thinking like a titled player.
You’ll learn how to:
* Spot forcing ideas instantly
* Eliminate bad moves quickly
* Build a clean calculation tree
* Avoid common calculation traps
If calculation feels overwhelming, these rules will simplify everything.
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🔹The ONLY Chess Middlegame Guide You Need [Simple & Best] – https://youtu.be/kTON84W-b2Q
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📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the examples shown in the video in this blog-post – https://chess-teacher.com/how-to-calculate-in-chess/
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Chess Calculation Training [6 Simple Tips]
00:08 Example-1
00:16 Rule-1
01:06 Rule-2
03:30 Rule-3
04:10 Example-2
06:47 Rule-4
08:23 Example-3
11:00 Rule-5
12:20 Rule-6
13:50 Puzzle of the Day: Test your skills
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ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov
Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.
* 1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
* Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs
* Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
* Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
* A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos
Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.
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