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Calculation

Calculation and visualization — candidate moves, blunder-checking, tree search, board sight, and counting tactics.

Videos (2)

An Introduction to Chess Thinking — Beginner to Chess Master #12

An Introduction to Chess Thinking — Beginner to Chess Master #12

ChessNetwork

How to actually think during a game: candidate moves, checks-captures-threats, and blunder-checking before you move.

Beginner400–1200Calculation
Give Me 10 Minutes and I'll Teach You How to Think Like a Grandmaster

Give Me 10 Minutes and I'll Teach You How to Think Like a Grandmaster

Igor Smirnov

GM Smirnov compresses grandmaster decision-making into ten minutes: what to calculate, what to ignore, and how to find plans instantly.

Advanced1400–2400Calculation