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🎬 About this video lesson:
Think you’ve mastered chess tactics? In this interactive lesson, GM Igor Smirnov challenges you with 10 levels of puzzles that test your ability to spot one of the most powerful chess tactics — decoy. Each level gets progressively harder, pushing your calculation, pattern recognition, and tactical vision further.
You’ll strengthen your ability to:
* Spot tactics instantly under pressure
* Anticipate your opponent’s threats
* Identify hidden traps before they appear
* Build confidence in sharp, tactical positions
Pause, calculate, and see how many levels YOU can conquer.
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📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the “Decoy” chess tactics examples and puzzles (with solution) shown in the video in this blog-pot – https://chess-teacher.com/chess-tactics-decoy/
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 10 Levels of Chess Tactics: Decoy
00:15 Example-1
00:56 Example-2
01:21 Puzzle-1, 500 ELO Level
01:48 Puzzle-2, 700 ELO Level
02:26 Puzzle-3, 1000 ELO Level
03:06 Puzzle-4, 1200 ELO Level
04:08 Puzzle-5, 1400 ELO Level
05:09 Puzzle-6, 1800 ELO Level
05:17 Decoy vs Deflection: What’s the difference?
06:33 Puzzle-7, 2200 ELO Level
08:13 Puzzle-8, 2400 ELO Level
09:16 Puzzle-9, 2600 ELO Level
10:15 Puzzle-10, 2800 ELO Level
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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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