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Chess in Schools
Live sessions, video on demand courses from top coaches, including the Chess Dream Room - a structured course designed in collaboration with GM R.B. Ramesh, coach and mentor of GM Praggnandaa and many other chess prodigies.
What is included:
1. 5 Neo licenses (for a year)
2. Ability to rotate licenses (fair use)
3. Certificate of Completion for students who pass the post-course test
Great Learning,Flexible Formats
Dream Room
40+ hours of cinematically recorded, comprehensive bestselling content, suitable for absolute beginner just learning the rules to advanced player looking to hone their skill further.
Dream Room Episodes
Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 1
What are the psychological issues that one grapples with, discussion between a chess champ and mental trainer.
Learning from Classics
Some key lessons from the classics.
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Attacking the King: Part 2(Geller)
An illustrative example of attacking game by Fide Master Geller.
Rook and Pawn Endings:Part 5
Some basic rook and pawn endings that we should know of.
Tactical Theme Part 5: Fork
What is a fork in chess?
Thematic Sacrifices Part 3: Ne6
Thematic Sacrifices (Ne6)
Exchanging Pieces
What are the factors to consider before exchanging pieces?
Simple Tactics
Some basic tactics in chess that one should know.
Discussions with Parents : Part 2
Continuing discussions with chess parents.
Exchanging Pieces: Part 1
Piece exchange happens when players capture each other's pieces in a series of related moves.
Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 1
What are weak squares?
Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 2
Discussions around mental issues that chess players need to cope with.
Playing with the Isolated Queen Pawn
Polishing your skills with an isolated queen pawn.
The Bad Bishop: Part 3
Strategies to deal with bad bishop (continued...).
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Initiative: Part 2 (Examples)
Gary Kasparov illustrating the concept of initiative through his game from 1980.
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Endgame(Rook & Pawn Ending): Part 3 (Spielman)
Illustrative rook and pawn endgame (Spielman vs Rubinstein, 1909).
Endgame Techniques: Karpov & Zvaginsev Games
Endgames techniques - how do we press our advantage to force a win!
Bishop and Pawn Ending: Part 4
Interesting bishop and pawn ending example (Khalifman et al, 1993)
Which Rook?
Which rook should go to which open file?
Complex Calculations
Calculating important variations in complex situations.
Maneuvering
Learn about the art of maneuvering in chess.
Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 1
Strategies for rook and pawn endgames.
Tactical Theme Part 2: Skewer
What are skewers (also known as "x-ray attacks")?
Discussions with Celebrated Chess Coaches : Part 5
Strategies to adopt while playing tournaments.
3 Stages of Chess
What are the different stages of chess?
Video on Demand
Professionally edited chess skilling videos from Grandmasters who train the top players in the world.
Video on Demand Courses
Complex Rook Endgames- King Activity
How to activate king to support passed pawns?
Understanding Weaknesses
How to identify and exploit opponent's weaknesses?
The Annexation Plan
Strategy through examples
English Attack Against Najdorf with White
The English Attack against the Najdorf!
Understanding Isolated Pawn - Part 1
Pawns without a friend
Mastering Classical Games - Part 1
Learning through insights and techniques of the greats
Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 3
Learnings from the games Magnus plays!
Complex Endgames- Rook and Bishop Coordination
Rook and Bishop Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 2
Hone the craft of strategic choices in chess
The Almighty Pawns
Pawn structure shapes chessboard battles, hiding strategic masterstrokes and vulnerabilities
Judging Positions On Merit - Part 2
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 1
Rook and bishop versus rook endgame key concepts using illustrative examples
Mastering Classical Games - Part 3
Gaining wisdom from the legends
Mastering Classical Games - Part 2
Learning from legends
Korchnoi vs Ivanchuk: Mastering Endgame Imbalances
Unravel the art of endgame imbalances in this classic duel
Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 1
Taking good decisions when time is precious!
To Trade Or Not To Trade
How to decide whether to exchange or not?
Initiative - GM Thinking (Part 1)
Control the tempo and style of the game!
The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 2
Learning chess through illustrative game play of Akiba Rubinstein
Quiet Catalan Unleashed
Discover hidden tactics in the quiet Catalan.
Botvinnik: The Chess Engineer
Mikhail Botvinnik: World Chess Champion, Electrical Engineer, Computer Pioneer.
Favourable Tension - GM Thinking (Part 2)
Tension can be good.
The Drawback Destruction
Every move reveals hidden weaknesses
How to Play against Accelerated Dragons
Unleash the power of the Accelerated Dragon - embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of chess warfare!
Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 1
Mastering precision in decision making
Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 3
Making wise choices in limited time!
Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 3
Sharpen your strategy and choice-making in chess
Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 1
Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained
Complex Rook Endgames- Rook Activity
When do we activate rook?
Playing against Bishop Pair
How best do we counter the bishop pair advantage?
Complex Endgames- Queen Against Rook and a Piece
Queen against Rook and a piece in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Defense - GM Thinking (Part 3)
Want to win? Learn defense.
Judging Positions On Merit - Part 3
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Understanding Isolated Pawn - Part 2
A pawn without support can be a weakness.
Judging Positions On Merit - Part 1
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 3
Rook and bishop vs rook endgame through games greats played
Playing with Bishop Pair
How do we maximise our bishop pair advantage?
Petrosian - The Iron Man
Chess lessons from the famed defense of "Iron Tigran"
Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods (Puzzles)
Puzzles in positional sacrifice and tactical play
Endgame Technique
Endgame strategies explained.
The Unsung Pawns
How do we create a good pawn structure?
Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 2
Making informed choices under time constraints!
Complex Endgames- Queen and Rook Coordination
Rook and Queen Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.
What Can We Learn From Fabiano Caruana- Part 3
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -3
Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 2
Rook and bishop versus rook endgame through illustrative games
Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 1
Lessons to be learnt from Magnus
What Can We Learn From Fabiano Caruana- Part 2
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -2
Conquer Weak Squares
Dominate the board by exploiting weak squares
What Can We Learn From Fabiano Caruana- Part 1
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -1
The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 1
Learning chess from the games of brilliant Akiba Rubinstein
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Understanding Prophylaxis - Puzzles
Puzzles illustrating the art of prophylaxis
Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 2
Key learnings from the way Magnus plays
Opposite Color Bishops
Is position everything? Does material advantage count?
Queen Sacrifice - GM Thinking (Part 4)
When do you let go of your queen?
Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods
a masterclass in positional sacrifice and tactical play
Understanding Prophylaxis
Figure out what your opponent is thinking, and take action
Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 2
Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained (continued...)
Live Camps
Live camps from some of the best trainers around. Paid subscribers get access to recordings and session game files (PGN). Check out our upcoming camps, and subscribe to event calendar to receive alerts.
List of Live Camps
Comprehensive Classical Sicilian for Black
We dive into the intricacies of the Sicilian Defense in this comprehensive Live course spread over 12 sessions. This is a unique opportunity to learn from GM Boris Avrukh, an Olympiad gold medalist, former World Junior Champion and analysis partner of World Championship finalists.
Bootcamp: Mastering Material Imbalance
Master imbalances, unlock chess mastery
Endgame Techniques
The camp encompasses six sessions, each an hour-long, focusing on endgame strategies from basic studies to complex bishop and queen vs. rook scenarios.
Neo in Chess Academy
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Live sessions, video on demand courses from top coaches, including the Chess Dream Room - a structured course designed in collaboration with GM R.B. Ramesh, coach and mentor of GM Praggnandaa and many other chess prodigies. What is included: 1. 4 Neo licenses (for a year) 2. Ability to broadcast Live Sessions within Club 3. 10% OFF for club members (10% referral fee for the Club)
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