Focuses on how to think rather than what to think, helping players stabilize their performance.

This is not a "passive" course. To see results, you must commit to the rigorous practical exercises and repetitive training tasks.

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 May 2026

Focuses on how to think rather than what to think, helping players stabilize their performance.

This is not a "passive" course. To see results, you must commit to the rigorous practical exercises and repetitive training tasks. Self-Taught Grandmaster

Some users find the older video format and Smirnov’s accent a bit dated compared to modern Chessable or Chess.com courses. Focuses on how to think rather than what