Learn Chess from a Grandmaster

Name: Learn Chess from a Grandmaster
Brand: Skillsology
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Learn Chess from a Grandmaster: Simon Williams

Section 1: The Basics

Unit 1.1 - Refresher
Unit 1.2 - The Foundations of Good Chess
Unit 1.3 - Captures, Exchanges and Candidate Moves
Section 2: Phases Of The Game

Unit 2.1 - The Opening
Unit 2.2 - Basic Openings
Unit 2.3 - Opening Traps
Unit 2.4 - The Middlegame
Unit 2.5 - The Endgame
Section 3: Winning Fast

Unit 3.1 - Tactics
Unit 3.2 - Threats
Unit 3.3 - Attacking the Exposed King
Unit 3.4 - Attacking the Castled King
Unit 3.5 - Checkmate Patterns
Section 4: Winning Slow

Unit 4.1 - Defending
Unit 4.2 - Positional Play
Section 5: Advanced Techniques

Unit 5.1 - Sacrifices, Gambits and Beauty
Unit 5.2 - Visualisation directright
Unit 5.3 - Individual Style
Unit 5.4 - Thinking Like a Grandmaster
Section 6: Chess 2.0

Unit 6.1 - 21st Century Chess
Unit 6.2 - Computer Chess

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Become a Master of the Classic Strategy Game with Instruction From Grandmaster Simon Williams

SkillsologySimon Williams became a Chess Grandmaster at the age of just 27. He has since won the British Speed Chess Championship and finished runner-up in the British Chess Championship, and has consistently been ranked as one of the best players in Britain. More recently, Simon's focus has been on teaching chess, both in person and as a presenter and author. He has released almost twenty critically-acclaimed DVDs and nine books - the first of which was voted as one of the ten best chess books of all time by NewInChess. Simon's pupils come from all walks of life, and have finished as high as 3rd in the World Junior Championships. For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

Description

Chess is one of the world's most popular games, and one that people universally realize requires an immense amount of skill and knowledge to be great at. This course, written by internationally renown Grandmaster Simon Williams, teaches you intricate mechanics of chess to ensure that your play is watertight. But, not so tight that you can't play a little fast and loose at times. If you've ever wanted to improve your chess game, this is the course for you.

Access 138 modules of videos, screencasts & text to improve your chess game
Understand the foundational principles of playing good chess
Master the three phases of the game: the opening, middlegame & endgame
Learn methods behind creating threats, executing tactics, attack your opponent's king & achieving checkmate
Develop rock-solid defensive & positional capabilities
Study advanced techniques such as gambits, sacrifices, visualization & thinking like a Grandmaster

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Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: 1 year
Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
Certification of completion not included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.8 or later
iOS 7
Synchronize your accounts on Dropbox, or the local network

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