Calculation method
How to calculate chess variations without getting lost
A practical method for ordering candidate moves, calculating forcing replies and making clear decisions under pressure.
9 min readRead guideTheory · Learn
Understand the decisions behind a good move
Clear methods to observe a position, organize calculation, and turn every mistake into a reusable idea.
ObserveSpot changes, threats, and pieces carrying too many duties.
CalculateCompare a few candidates against the opponent’s best defence.
ReviewTurn every mistake into a concrete rule for your next session.
Open theory
Guides for purposeful learning
The guides remain available without an account and develop a method you can apply directly at the board.
Tactical vision
Essential tactical patterns and how to recognize them
Learn to identify pins, double attacks, deflections, overloads and mating nets from the clues in a position.
10 min readRead guideDeliberate practice
How to review mistakes and turn them into real improvement
A guide to classifying errors, reconstructing decisions and building training habits that last.
8 min readRead guidePositional analysis
How to analyse a chess position step by step
A practical checklist for reading the position, finding its priorities and choosing a plan before calculating moves.
10 min readRead guideVisualisation
Improve tactical vision without moving the pieces
Exercises for seeing lines, defenders and final positions mentally before touching the board.
9 min readRead guideEssential endings
Basic king-and-pawn endings you should know
Opposition, key squares and a clear procedure for converting or defending essential pawn endings.
11 min readRead guideClock management
How to manage time in rapid chess
A practical budget for spending time on critical decisions without rushing the rest of the game.
8 min readRead guideTraining plan
A weekly chess training plan in 20 minutes a day
A sustainable routine combining tactics, calculation, endings and review without marathon sessions.
9 min readRead guideA simple cycle
Practise, explain and try again
An exercise is more valuable when you can explain why the solution works and why your first idea fails. The time spent matters less than the quality of the decision you are building.
We recommend short sessions: solve a few positions with full attention, review the cause of every mistake, and later repeat those you still cannot justify without help.
- 1Solve without hints
Define the threat, generate candidates, and calculate the toughest defence.
- 2Explain the difference
Compare your idea with the solution and locate the exact breaking point.
- 3Write a rule
Choose a short check you can perform in the next challenge.
Frequently asked questions
How to use these guides
Should I read before or after training?
If the topic is new, read the method first and then complete a short session. If you already know it, train first and use the guide to review where your process went wrong.
Is it better to train with a clock?
A clock helps once the method is stable. While learning, prioritize accuracy and explanation; add speed gradually.
When have I learned a pattern?
When you can recognize its conditions in a different position, calculate the defensive reply, and explain the result without relying on literal memory.
How many exercises do I need each day?
A small set reviewed carefully is usually more useful than many positions solved automatically. Stop when the quality of your decisions begins to fall.
Ready to return to fast training?
Go back Home to continue a round or choose a timed training session.