Module 2 — Opening Principles to Win the Middle Game (6 videos) Focus: typical pawn structures, transition plans, common traps. Example: “The Anti-Slav Plan” — annotated PGN of a model game + 3 exercises where you must choose the plan (attack on kingside vs queenside).

I notice you’ve shared a phrase that appears to reference downloading chess courses by GM Igor Smirnov (founder of the Remote Chess Academy) with an “extra quality” tag, which often implies unauthorized or pirated distribution.

For those who want a complete library, GM Smirnov offers bundles such as the (including Level Up Your Chess , Top 25 Middlegame Concepts , and 3 Steps to 2000 ELO ) and the Entire GM Smirnov’s Library – a collection of 30 courses. Bundles are often the most cost‑effective way to access a wide range of material.

Born in Ukraine, Smirnov started playing chess at age eight and achieved the title of International Master by the age of thirteen. But it was his realization that traditional chess training methods were fundamentally flawed that set him on a different path. Despite training 6-8 hours daily and consuming countless chess books, he noticed that more information didn't necessarily translate to stronger play.

Module 3 — Tactical Precision (6 videos + 40 puzzles) Focus: pattern recognition, forcing lines, calculation hygiene. Example drill: 5-minute “Tactical Sprint” — 10 puzzles emphasizing deflection and interference; score tracked.

| Course | Key Focus | |--------|-----------| | | One of GM Smirnov’s newest courses, divided into six sections covering blunders, opening, middlegame, endgame, study methods, and training. Each section is designed to be enough to level up your chess by itself. | | 3 Steps to 2000 ELO | A three‑step roadmap that builds a strong foundation, teaches attacking principles, and then deepens middlegame mastery to help you reach the 2000 ELO level. | | 7 Keys to Victory | Introduces seven core rules for playing a chess game, including the Principle of Attack, the Principle of the Least Active Piece, and the concept of “Limitation is Domination.” All ideas are explained with simple examples and games from World Champions. | | My Thinking System | A compact course (1.5 hours of video) that provides a clear algorithm for real‑game thinking, anti‑blunder techniques, and how to find best moves under time pressure. |

Highly ambitious players aiming for a 2000+ Elo rating.

A massive part of the value in an Igor Smirnov course is the . His courses include specific PGN files, exercises, and quizzes designed to hardwire the concepts into your brain. Pirated video rips almost always lack these essential training files, reducing an interactive course to a passive, less effective video playlist. 3. Outdated Formats and Broken Files

The fundamental premise of GM Igor Smirnov’s courses is that chess mastery is not about memorizing endless opening lines. Instead, it is about developing a correct and efficient thought process.

You do not need to risk your digital security to learn from GM Smirnov. The Remote Chess Academy offers several legitimate, budget-friendly ways to access his training:

Smirnov provides a systematic way to calculate variations deeply without getting confused or losing track of the board state. 4. An Unbeaten Opening Laboratory