This Simple Method Helps You Calculate Better Than 95% Chess Players

✅ Just released: My BRAND-NEW FREE Masterclass, created after coaching thousands of students ► https://chess-teacher.net/masterclassyt/ 💡 Checkmate your doubts—GM Smirnov’s courses will level up your chess game! 👉 https://online.chess-teacher.com/shopyd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎬 About this video lesson: Chess calculation becomes easier when you follow the right thinking rules. In this video, GM Igor Smirnov shares 6 practical calculation rules that help you avoid confusion, focus on the most important moves, and calculate variations with more confidence. You’ll learn: How to calculate without getting lost Which candidate moves to focus on How strong players simplify calculation How to make better decisions in critical positions ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📺 Recommended Videos: 🔹Capablanca's 5 Simple Positional Rules to Win [Easiest Strategy] - Capablanca's 5 Simple Positional Rules to ... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚 Games & Other Resources: Find the examples and variations shown in the video in this blog-post - https://chess-teacher.com/6-steps-of-... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 6 Simple Tips for Effective Chess Calculation 00:18 Rule-1 01:27 Rule-2 02:45 Rule-3 (most players miss this) 04:13 Solving puzzles vs Real game thinking 05:49 Rule-4 07:42 Capablanca's game 10:53 Advanced example & complex positions 11:07 Rule-5 13:42 Rule-6 (to find winning tactics) 15:22 Puzzle of the Day ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌐 Follow GM Igor Smirnov on social media Facebook: Facebook: RemoteChessAcademy Instagram: Instagram: gm.igorsmirnov TikTok: TikTok: gmigorsmirnov X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/ #IgorNation #ChessTips #ChessTactics #ChessCalculation