Hi folks, I'm starting a new series today on calculation, where I hope to break down how to improve various aspects of the most important skill in chess. Five components of calculation: 1. Analytical Skill 2. Visualization 3. Evaluation 4. Wisdom 5. Time Management Rule of the Square in King & Pawn Endgames: https://youtu.be/OiaGte1CRnM Kostya's Recommendations (books, … [Read more...] about Kostya’s Blueprint: Calculation
Kostya Kavutskiy
Rock Solid Pt. 3 – GM Ghaem Maghami vs. IM Kavutskiy | 2019 World Open: Round 9
This video covers Round 9 of the 2019 World Open, where I played against GM Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (2544). Full standings/results of the event (caution: spoilers!) can be seen here: https://chessevents.com/2019/07/world... For more chess content, check out my Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/hellokostya Social Media: Website: https://www.hellokostya.com Facebook: … [Read more...] about Rock Solid Pt. 3 – GM Ghaem Maghami vs. IM Kavutskiy | 2019 World Open: Round 9
Bishop vs. Knight: The Verdict – IM Kavutskiy vs. FM Tsay | 2019 World Open: Round 8
This video covers Round 8 of the 2019 World Open, where I played against FM Vincent Tsay (2167). Full standings/results of the event (caution: spoilers!) can be seen here: https://chessevents.com/2019/07/world... For more chess content, check out my Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/hellokostya Social Media: Website: https://www.hellokostya.com Facebook: … [Read more...] about Bishop vs. Knight: The Verdict – IM Kavutskiy vs. FM Tsay | 2019 World Open: Round 8
Smashing the Semi-Averbakh Variation – Melaugh vs. IM Kavutskiy | 2019 World Open: Round 7
This video covers Round 7 of the 2019 World Open, where I played against Gavin Melaugh (2153). Full standings/results of the event (caution: spoilers!) can be seen here: https://chessevents.com/2019/07/world... For more chess content, check out my Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/hellokostya Social Media: Website: https://www.hellokostya.com Facebook: … [Read more...] about Smashing the Semi-Averbakh Variation – Melaugh vs. IM Kavutskiy | 2019 World Open: Round 7
e3 Mild Sauce – IM Kavutskiy vs. FM Turgut | 2019 World Open: Round 6
This video covers Round 6 of the 2019 World Open, where I played against FM Tansel Turgut (2202). Full standings/results of the event (caution: spoilers!) can be seen here: https://chessevents.com/2019/07/world... For more chess content, check out my Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/hellokostya Social Media: Website: https://www.hellokostya.com Facebook: … [Read more...] about e3 Mild Sauce – IM Kavutskiy vs. FM Turgut | 2019 World Open: Round 6
