Kostya Kavutskiy

Hi folks, this video will be all about improving your visualization in chess. If you haven't seen my first video in this series about calculation, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzzyR_YIZz0 Check out my annotations to the the full game covered in this video: https://new.uschess.org/news/kostyas-gotd-august-7th/ Kostya's Book Recommendations: … [Read more...] about Kostya’s Blueprint: Visualization

Hi folks, this is the second video in my series on Calculation. Check out Part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzzyR_YIZz0 In this video we discuss: 1) How to improve your tactical vision 2) How to improve your analytical skill through game collections and watching commentary 3) A suggested study plan for players of all levels Suggested books for learning … [Read more...] about Kostya’s Blueprint: Analytical Skill

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

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

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