Kostya Kavutskiy

Hey folks, welcome to my Patreon page! In this video I cover what my page has to offer to potential subscribers. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellokostya … [Read more...] about IM Kostya’s Patreon Preview

Hey folks, in this video I'll be showing the first 12 minutes or so of a much longer (90-minute) video about building an opening repertoire from scratch. In this series, I'll be guiding Martin (Say Chess) on how to build his first ever opening database on the way to constructing a full-fledged opening repertoire. The full video is available to subscribers on our Patreon pages … [Read more...] about (PREVIEW) Kostya’s Blueprint: Building an Opening Repertoire From Scratch (feat. Say Chess)

Hey folks check out a clip from a past Twitch stream with IM Eric Rosen, where we did a live Puzzle Rush Battle to see who could get a higher score. Far from perfect, but still fun! Make sure to check out Eric's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXy10-NEFGxQ3b4NVrzHw1Q Kostya's Recommendations (books, apps, etc.) https://www.patreon.com/posts/27108166 Social … [Read more...] about Friendly Puzzle Rush Battle w/ IM @Eric Rosen

Clipped from a previous stream, in this video I take the well-known Chess Personality test to find out who I am as a chess player. A bit of ranting throughout, but I got the job done! To take the test, go to https://www.chesspersonality.com For more chess content, check out my Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/hellokostya Social Media: Website: https://www.hellokostya.com … [Read more...] about Kostya Takes the Chess Personality Test

This video is all about using wisdom in calculation: understanding what to calculate, and when to calculate. In the four examples presented I try to highlight some common mistakes and offer tips for figuring out how to handle various situations. If you haven't seen Part 1 of this series about calculation, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzzyR... Kostya's … [Read more...] about Kostya’s Blueprint: Wisdom