I finally caved and installed the “Calculate Until Checkmate” course/module by GM Igor Smirnov. You know the one—where he claims that most club players stop calculating 2–3 moves too early, and that you should train yourself to visualize all the way to a checkmate or decisive material gain.
Translated from Spanish:
Igor Smirnov's Calculate Till Mate is a specialized training course designed to bridge the gap between solving basic puzzles and executing deep grandmaster-level calculations. Unlike generic tactics books, this program focuses on a "3-in-1" system to simultaneously improve . 💡 Core Methodology: The "3-in-1" System igor smirnov calcula hasta el jaque mate install
How did you integrate it into your study routine? Did you notice real OTB improvement, or just better online puzzle stats? I finally caved and installed the “Calculate Until
The air in the Moscow basement chess club was thick with cigarette smoke and silence. On the table sat a laptop, its screen glowing with a half-finished game of Shredder Chess. A message flashed on the display: INSTALL COMPLETE. Unlike generic tactics books, this program focuses on
In critical tactical positions, calculate until you see checkmate or a decisive material gain — not just “a good move.”
: Lessons are often provided in formats compatible with common players like VLC , GOM Player , or KMPlayer .
