Chess Calculation, Sharpen Your Chess Vision!
Elevate your chess game with potent resources to:
- Master calculation: See multiple moves ahead and identify hidden opportunities.
- Dominate the board: Make strategic decisions based on accurate calculation.
- Unlock your potential: Become a more tactical and confident chess player.
Books (Free)
The Inner Game Of Chess How To Calculate And Win by Andrew Soltis - 362 Page PDF - This comprehensive book delves into the intricacies of calculation, helping you develop winning strategies.
Chess Calculation Articles - Deepen Your Understanding
Dive into these insightful articles and hone your calculation skills!
Tactics and Calculation Training - ChessWorld -A beginner-friendly introduction to calculation skills.
10 Ways to Improve Your Calculation Skills - WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos - Expert insights from top players.
Improving Calculation for Club Players GM Alex Colovic
How To Calculate In Chess - Chess.com Article - Straightforward guide with clear explanations.
5 Rules for Mastering Chess Calculation - FM Yuriy Krykun - Master the key principles for effective calculation.
How to Improve Calculation Skills in Chess - Unlock hidden opportunities and dominate the board with these proven techniques. Nice Articles
How to Calculate in Chess: Complete Guide - article w/ 30 Min Embedded Video
Make Chess Calculation Simple and Easy - Article w/27 Min Embedded Video GM Damian Lemos - Accessible guide featuring video instruction by a Grandmaster.
4 Important Elements of an Effective Chess Calculation Technique - chessfox - Structured approach to refine your calculation skills.
Calculation LiChess Studies: Sharpen Your Calculation Skills!
Advanced: Calculation - 51 Chapter Study - pushes your boundaries and refines your skills.
Beginner: Foundation: Game Play - 24 Chapter Study - lays a solid foundation, with the final ten chapters focusing on identifying candidate moves.
Beginner: The Move Selection Process: - 3 Chapter Study - The Move Selection Process" (3 chapters) provides a clear introduction to making strategic decisions.
No matter your skill level, Lichess offers the perfect study to elevate your calculation game!
Lichess Studies Explained: These interactive lessons allow you to explore chess concepts, test your skills, and improve your play through puzzles, analysis, and explanations.
Chess Calculation Videos: Master Calculation with These Videos!
Take your chess skills to the next level with these insightful videos on calculation!
How to Master Chess CALCULATION 💯 Best Techniques | Chess Improvement & Training - 28 min - Unlock the secrets of chess masters! Learn powerful calculation techniques and training methods to dominate the board.
How To Calculate In Chess - 32 Min IM Levy Rozman - This comprehensive lesson by IM Levy Rozman (Gotham) equips beginners, intermediate, and advanced players with essential calculation skills.
Precise Chess Calculation Secrets 🕵️ with GM Bryan Smith! [Master Method] - 32 Min - GM Bryan Smith unveils his method for calculating variations with clear end goals, using a detailed analysis from one of his games.
Chess Calculation Made Easy with GM Damian Lemos - 27 Min - Get a taste of GM Damian Lemos' 3-hour course on calculation, where he teaches you to quickly find the best squares for your pieces.
The SuperGM Skill Set - Chess Calculation with GM Sam Shankland - 27 Min - This exclusive preview from GM Sam Shankland's course offers a unique training experience. Pause the video at critical moments and analyze positions like you would in a real game, then get valuable feedback from a 2700-rated player.
Powerful Chess Calculation 👊Techniques by GM Nadya Kosintseva!! [Master Method] - 61 Min -Former Russian Champion GM Nadya Kosintseva shares her method for efficient calculation, enabling you to analyze positions quickly and accurately.
Training & Calculation Secrets to Achieve Tactical Mastery! - IM Lilov (Webinar Replay) - 66 Min - IM Lilov reveals training secrets and calculation shortcuts to help you convert winning positions and avoid blunders. Learn powerful sacrifices and tactical patterns to elevate your game.
Grandmaster Tips - The Art of Deep Calculation -32 Min - GM Josh Friedel - determine when deeper calculation is necessary, how to make it more manageable, and how to know when you can safely end your line. Three training examples which allow you to test your skills. (New 5/29/24)
IM Alex Astaneh (3 Part Series):
Master calculation methods step-by-step! In this three-part series, IM Alex Astaneh introduces you to core calculation techniques, including Scanning Method, Checks, Captures & Threats Method, with exercise solutions and practice problems.
How to calculate the best Moves in Chess | Calculation Techniques | IM Alex Astaneh - 23 Min - In this first video of the series, IM Alex Astaneh brings to you one of the most important topics in chess, which is the topic of calculation.How to calculate the best Moves in Chess | Scanning Method - Exercise Solution | IM Alex Astaneh - 13 Min
-in this second video of the series on Calculation, IM Alex Astaneh is discussing with you the solutions of the exercises from the previous video. Based on two examples, you will learn how the Scanning Method is applied correctly.
Calculate the best Moves in Chess | Checks, Captures & Threats Method | IM Alex Astaneh - 22 Min - In this third video of the series on calculation, IM Alex Astaneh is continuing the series with another interesting calculation technique, which is the checks, captures and threats method.
U.S. Chess School
Finding Difficult Moves in Calculation | U.S. Chess School w/ IM Kostya Kavutskiy | 4.17.23 - 49 min
Calculation and Evaluation Guide | U.S. Chess School w/ GM Magesh Panchanathan 4.24.23 - 61 Min
Calculation & Evaluation Guide Pt 2 w/ GM Magesh Panchanathan - 65 Min
GM Magesh Panchanathan: Calculation Process | U.S. Chess School 11.4.2021 - 49 Min
GM Yaro Zherebukh: ClassicAra Strategy and Calculation | U.S. Chess School 3.14.2022 - 53 Min
Chess Dojo (Calculation Videos)
Chess Dojo offers a wealth of resources to hone your calculation skills!
How To Calculate Lines & Knowing When to Stop | Dojo Lessons - 11 min IM Kavutskiy - Learn from IM Kostya Kavutskiy as he dissects a real game example, highlighting common struggles players face when calculating variations. Gain valuable insights on knowing when to stop calculating and make the best move.
Advanced Calculation Lesson | w/ Dortam - 1.5 Hr IM Kavutskiy - Dive deep into a 1.5-hour advanced calculation lesson with IM Kavutskiy. Three challenging exercises will push your boundaries and refine your ability to see multiple moves ahead.
Kostya's Blueprint: Calculation - 36 Min IM Koysta Kavutskiy -Embark on a comprehensive journey with IM Kostya Kavutskiy's new series on calculation. This 36-minute video explores the five key components of calculation: analytical skill, visualization, evaluation, wisdom, and time management. Develop a well-rounded approach to calculation and dominate the board!
IM Andras Toth Calculation Videos
Unlock your hidden calculation potential with insightful videos by IM Andras Toth!
A secret mental trick to calculation - The Amateur's Mind - 15 Min
How to Get Better at Chess | Exploring Calculation Techniques | The Amateurs Mind #27 - 26 min
Perfect your calculation: Keep track of the little details! - 12 Min
How to use Studies to Enhance Calculation Skills | The Amateurs Mind #30 - 22 min
Mastering Calculation - A lesson with David (Fide 1873) - 64 Min
The Practical Side of Calculation - Inside My Head #42 - 27 Min
How to master Calculation? What difference can a coach make? - 25 Min - Explore the benefits of chess coaching and how it can accelerate your mastery of calculation.