4/30/2023 – The Calculation Training series continues with two volumes explaining the main tactical motifs of our game. Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player.
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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!
The Trompowsky is especially suited for faster time controls as you don‘t have to memorise endless lines of theory, and you push your opponent out of their comfort zone after your second move.
€49.90
Calculation Training for 1000-1400 players
by Robert Ris
After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself! After a short intro discussing the various themes, it’s your turn to apply your skills.
The interactive video format offers 296 unique exercises in total; some of them involve multiple questions, with solutions, typical pitfalls, and hints as well.
We are starting with basic tactical themes like a double-attack, pin, discovered attack, trapped pieces, interference and mates in this first volume.
Particularly recommended for players who are new to the game and want to learn basic tactical concepts, but also for those who want to brush up on their tactical skills!
Video running time: 6 hours 36 minutes
With interactive training including video feedback (more than 200 exercises)
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!
Calculation Training for 1000-1400 players
by Robert Ris
After a short intro discussing the various themes, it’s your turn to apply your skills. The interactive video format offers 180 exercises in total; some of them involve multiple questions, with solutions, typical pitfalls, and hints as well.
In Volume 2 the level of topics will be increased, with themes like eliminate the defender and intermediate moves, challenging you to find a way to set up the specific tactical motif.
In the mix section you will be totally on your own, and various themes are often interwoven, and the lines may even be extended by a few moves!
Particularly recommended for players who are new to the game and want to learn basic tactical concepts, but also for those who want to brush up on their tactical skills!
Video running time: 4 hours 21 minutes
With interactive training including video feedback (more than 200 exercises)
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!
FIDE World Cup 2025 with analyses by Adams, Bluebaum, Donchenko, Shankland, Wei Yi and many more. Opening videos by Blohberger, King and Marin. 11 exciting opening articles with new repertoire ideas and much more.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
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.
€14.90
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