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nurtr is an online chess academy.
We provide access to best in class, deep course content and world-class trainers. Our coaches include some of the top names in the game, who also take live courses on the platform.
Our subscribers come from across the world!
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.
What are the intermediate moves?
What are the opening principles?
The art of giving up material to create a fortress!
Complex rook and pawn ending analysis.
What are the different stages of chess?
"Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold" - W.B. Yeats
Which rook should go to which open file?
Analyzing Magnus Carlsen vs Hou Yifan with GM Karthikeyan Murali.
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Some complex examples of Knight vs Bishop endgames.
Thematic Sacrifices (Bh6)
A detailed look at the principle of two weaknesses.
Strategies for rook and pawn ending (continued...)
Practical examples from same colour bishop endgames.
How does Castling work? Which moves are deemed illegal.
What are skewers (also known as "x-ray attacks")?
Difficult decisions during positional play (Ivanchuk vs Nigel Short).
Attacking the king, continued...
Polishing your skills with an isolated queen pawn.
How to attack a castled king?
Learn about the art of maneuvering in chess.
Complex blindfold calculations with GM Praggnanandhaa!
Strategies for knight and pawn endings continued...
Some basic tactics in chess that one should know.
Guide to solving chess studies productively.
How to defend when we are two pawns down?
Thematic sacrifice (Nf7)
Some of the most common mistakes made during calculation.
Bishop and pawn endgame strategies continued...
Professionally edited chess skilling videos from Grandmasters who train the top players in the world.
The English Attack against the Najdorf!
Strategy through examples
Rook and Queen Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Pawns without a friend
Rook and bishop vs rook endgame through games greats played
How to decide whether to exchange or not?
Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained
Gaining wisdom from the legends
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained (continued...)
Endgame strategies explained.
How to identify and exploit opponent's weaknesses?
a masterclass in positional sacrifice and tactical play
Rook and bishop versus rook endgame through illustrative games
Key learnings from the way Magnus plays
A pawn without support can be a weakness.
How to activate king to support passed pawns?
Control the tempo and style of the game!
Learning chess from the games of brilliant Akiba Rubinstein
Pawn structure shapes chessboard battles, hiding strategic masterstrokes and vulnerabilities
Figure out what your opponent is thinking, and take action>
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -1
Puzzles in positional sacrifice and tactical play
How do we create a good pawn structure?
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Puzzles illustrating the art of prophylaxis
Every move reveals hidden weaknesses
Is position everything? Does material advantage count?
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -2
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Taking good decisions when time is precious!
How best do we counter the bishop pair advantage?
Chess lessons from the famed defense of "Iron Tigran"
Hone the craft of strategic choices in chess
Rook and bishop versus rook endgame key concepts using illustrative examples
Learning through insights and techniques of the greats
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -3
Want to win? Learn defense.
Learnings from the games Magnus plays!
When do you let go of your queen?
Sharpen your strategy and choice-making in chess
Rook and Bishop Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Making informed choices under time constraints!
Learning chess through illustrative game play of Akiba Rubinstein
Lessons to be learnt from Magnus
Making wise choices in limited time!
Unleash the power of the Accelerated Dragon - embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of chess warfare!
When do we activate rook?
Learning from legends
How to evaluate positions on their merit
How do we maximise our bishop pair advantage?
Queen against Rook and a piece in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Mastering precision in decision making
Tension can be good.
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.
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.
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One membership which grants access to regular live camps, premium video on demand and bestselling chess learning program for all skill levels, the Chess Dream Room. Special subscription plan for International Chess Day.
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
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)
Our Bootcamps strives to create enablers to ensure our trainees become the best chess player that they can be!
We would be opening slots for our first cohort soon. Click on I am interested to stay informed.
Our trainers are some of the most sought after coaches in the world.
Sessions with top mental trainers with experience of coaching national teams
Our Bootcamps subscribers would get regular homework, tests and feedback
Access to recordings of the sessions for the duration of the subscription
Doubt resolution from the coach and 2000+ rated teaching assistants
Boris Avrukh is a chess grandmaster and author of several books on chess openings. He is known for his expertise in the Grunfeld Defense and has written several books on the subject, including "1.d4 - A Reliable Repertoire for the Improving Player" and "Grandmaster Repertoire 16: The Grunfeld Defense."
He has won World Under-12 Championship, the Israeli Chess Championship (twice) and participated in Chess Olympiads 6 times. He has trained some of the best players in the world like GM Radjabov, GM Kramnik, GM Caruana, GM Wesley So, and many more. He was also one of the team members assisting GM Boris Gelfand during the World Championship against GM Viswanathan Anand.
Boris is known for his deep understanding of chess theory and his ability to find creative and original solutions to complex chess positions.
Farrukh Amonatov is a chess grandmaster from Tajikistan. Farrukh began playing chess at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an International Master in 2002 and a Grandmaster in 2005. He has competed in numerous national and international chess tournaments, including the World Chess Championship and the Chess Olympiad. Farrukh has also worked as a chess coach and trainer, helping to develop the skills of aspiring chess players.
Considered one of the top trainers in the world today, Farrukh was the Asian Under-16 champion in 1992. Farrukh was also the coach of the Youth Russian team and is currently training many exciting young talents from Russia, India, Kazakhstan and the USA.
R. B. Ramesh is an Indian chess grandmaster and coach.
Known as the Super Coach of India, Grand Master R.B. Ramesh is one of the most successful chess coaches in the world today. He won the British Chess Championship in 2002 and the Commonwealth Games in 2007. He also served as the coach of the Indian Olympiad team in the years 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018.
GM Ramesh has trained more than 10 Grand Masters and has produced multiple global champions in different age categories, this includes Praggnanandhaa - till recently the youngest International Master in the history of the game.
“Ajay has been a nurtr Dream Room subscriber for the past 2 years during which time he has moved from a rating of 1900 to become a FIDE Master (FM). This has been possible due to affordable quality lessons from top coaches and Grandmasters.”
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One membership which grants access to regular live camps, premium video on demand and bestselling chess learning program for all skill levels, the Chess Dream Room.
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