Gm Igor Smirnov All 9 Chess Courses New [upd] – Editor's Choice

But why nine? What makes these courses different from the endless sea of "GMs teaching tactics"? And more importantly, buying all nine disciplines requires an investment—does it deliver a complete chess education?

Igor Smirnov, a chess coach and author, has become known in the chess community for producing structured instructional materials aimed at accelerating improvement for club and tournament players. His "All 9 Chess Courses" — a bundled offering of nine separate modules covering tactics, openings, endgames, and psychological preparation — promises a complete curriculum for progressing from beginner or intermediate levels toward higher competitive performance. This essay examines the content, pedagogy, strengths, and limitations of Smirnov’s nine-course collection, situating it in the broader landscape of chess education and offering a critical assessment for prospective students. gm igor smirnov all 9 chess courses new

10 hours | 40 annotated master games The Hook: 80% of all chess positions fall into 7 distinct pawn structures. Learn the plans for these 7, and you don't need to memorize opening theory. But why nine