5/3/2023 – One of Robert Ris long-time students is Eline Roebers, who advanced from a chess beginner to an International Master. Ris has a clear message - if you are new to chess, and want to get better - learning how to calculate is key! This is why his calculation Fritztrainers are so popular. Two new ones were published very recently - time to ask the Dutch IM about the "making of" these courses. Robert shared interesting insights and also showed a number of nice examples!
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Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player. After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself!
Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player. After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself!
Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player. After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself!
Plenty of more calculation Fritztrainers within your rating area are in our ChessBase shop
Opening videos: Sipke Ernst brings the Ulvestad Variation up to date + Part II of ‘Mikhalchishin's Miniatures’. Special: Jan Werle shows highlights from the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in the video. ‘Lucky bag’ with 40 analyses by Ganguly, Illingworth et al.
In this video course, Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov explores the fascinating world of King’s Indian and Pirc structures with colours reversed, often arising from the French or Sicilian.
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