Self-taught Grandmaster -

Includes a set of 20 special training tasks and 200 commented games and puzzles designed to automate the thinking algorithms Smirnov teaches.

Some users find the older video format and Smirnov’s accent a bit dated compared to modern Chessable or Chess.com courses. Self-Taught Grandmaster

The course covers the "Main Problem" of self-taught players (lack of a clear system) and moves into advanced concepts like planning, style development, and the "High School" of chess. Includes a set of 20 special training tasks

Smirnov utilizes his background in psychology and neuroscience to explain how the brain best absorbs chess information and handles tournament pressure. Strengths vs. Weaknesses Systematic Approach It is particularly valuable for "lone wolf" players

The course is ideal for who feel stuck and don't know what to study next. It is particularly valuable for "lone wolf" players who prefer a structured curriculum they can follow independently.