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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
The Pawn Breaks: Part 1
What are pawn breaks (sometimes also called the liberation lever)?
Learning from Classics
Some key lessons from the classics.
Complex Calculations: Part 2
Complex blindfold calculations with GM Praggnanandhaa!
Complex Calculations: Part 6
Complex calculations with "Mr. Commonwealth", GM Abhijeet Gupta!
Analyzing Praggnanandhaa: Part 2
Analyzing Praggnanandhaa vs Bosiocic (2018).
Rook and Pawn Endings: Part 3
How to make a draw if opponent has an extra pawn on the A file?
Exchanging Pieces: Part 1
Piece exchange happens when players capture each other's pieces in a series of related moves.
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Attacking the King: Part 2(Geller)
An illustrative example of attacking game by Fide Master Geller.
Thematic Sacrifices Part 3: Ne6
Thematic Sacrifices (Ne6)
Discussion with Celebrated Chess Coaches: Part 2
Hard work or talent, which is more important?
Discussions with Mental Trainer & A Chess Champ : Part 2
Mental issued being faced by chess players - a discussion between chess champ and mental trainer.
Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 2
Discussions around mental issues that chess players need to cope with.
Endgame(Rook & Pawn Ending): Part 1
Complex rook and pawn ending analysis.
Bishop and Pawn Ending: Part 3
Practical examples from same colour bishop endgames.
Pawn Sacrifice: Part 2
The art of sacrificing one's pawn to gain advantage.
Bishop & Pawn Ending: Part 1
Bishop and pawn endgame strategies
Tactical Theme Part 6: Overloading
When is a piece deemed overloaded?
Pawns & Pawns
"Pawn is the soul of chess". - Philidor
Playing on Colors: Part 1
Playing with colours in chess.
King & Pawn Ending: Part 1
Strategies for king and pawn endgames.
Thematic Sacrifices Part 1: Bh7
Thematic sacrifice Bh7
Opening Principle: Part 2
Opening principles (continued...)
Attacking an Uncastled King
A castled king is more secure. Learn all about attacking an uncastled king.
Attacking the King: Part 3
Attacking the king, continued...
Video on Demand
Professionally edited chess skilling videos from Grandmasters who train the top players in the world.
Video on Demand Courses
Initiative - GM Thinking (Part 1)
Control the tempo and style of the game!
Playing with Bishop Pair
How do we maximise our bishop pair advantage?
Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 2
Rook and bishop versus rook endgame through illustrative games
Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 2
Making informed choices under time constraints!
What Can We Learn From Fabiano Caruana- Part 1
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -1
Complex Endgames- Queen and Rook Coordination
Rook and Queen Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Understanding Prophylaxis
Figure out what your opponent is thinking, and take action
The Drawback Destruction
Every move reveals hidden weaknesses
Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods
a masterclass in positional sacrifice and tactical play
Mastering Classical Games - Part 2
Learning from legends
Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 3
Learnings from the games Magnus plays!
What Can We Learn From Fabiano Caruana- Part 2
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -2
Judging Positions On Merit - Part 3
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Complex Endgames- Rook and Bishop Coordination
Rook and Bishop Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Conquer Weak Squares
Dominate the board by exploiting weak squares
Mastering Classical Games - Part 3
Gaining wisdom from the legends
Complex Endgames- Queen Against Rook and a Piece
Queen against Rook and a piece in a Complex Endgame Situation.
Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 2
Key learnings from the way Magnus plays
Understanding Weaknesses
How to identify and exploit opponent's weaknesses?
Favourable Tension - GM Thinking (Part 2)
Tension can be good.
Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 1
Taking good decisions when time is precious!
Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 2
Hone the craft of strategic choices in chess
Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 1
Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained
To Trade Or Not To Trade
How to decide whether to exchange or not?
The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 2
Learning chess through illustrative game play of Akiba Rubinstein
Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 2
Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained (continued...)
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Understanding Prophylaxis - Puzzles
Puzzles illustrating the art of prophylaxis
Quiet Catalan Unleashed
Discover hidden tactics in the quiet Catalan.
The Annexation Plan
Strategy through examples
Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 3
Sharpen your strategy and choice-making in chess
Judging Positions On Merit - Part 1
How to evaluate positions on their merit
The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 1
Learning chess from the games of brilliant Akiba Rubinstein
Playing against Bishop Pair
How best do we counter the bishop pair advantage?
Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 1
Rook and bishop versus rook endgame key concepts using illustrative examples
Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 3
Making wise choices in limited time!
Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 1
Lessons to be learnt from Magnus
How to Play against Accelerated Dragons
Unleash the power of the Accelerated Dragon - embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of chess warfare!
English Attack Against Najdorf with White
The English Attack against the Najdorf!
What Can We Learn From Fabiano Caruana- Part 3
Learn from Legends: Fabiano Caruana -3
Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods (Puzzles)
Puzzles in positional sacrifice and tactical play
Mastering Classical Games - Part 1
Learning through insights and techniques of the greats
The Unsung Pawns
How do we create a good pawn structure?
Korchnoi vs Ivanchuk: Mastering Endgame Imbalances
Unravel the art of endgame imbalances in this classic duel
Understanding Isolated Pawn - Part 1
Pawns without a friend
Endgame Technique
Endgame strategies explained.
Defense - GM Thinking (Part 3)
Want to win? Learn defense.
The Almighty Pawns
Pawn structure shapes chessboard battles, hiding strategic masterstrokes and vulnerabilities
Opposite Color Bishops
Is position everything? Does material advantage count?
Understanding Isolated Pawn - Part 2
A pawn without support can be a weakness.
Complex Rook Endgames- Rook Activity
When do we activate rook?
Botvinnik: The Chess Engineer
Mikhail Botvinnik: World Chess Champion, Electrical Engineer, Computer Pioneer.
Queen Sacrifice - GM Thinking (Part 4)
When do you let go of your queen?
Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 1
Mastering precision in decision making
Complex Rook Endgames- King Activity
How to activate king to support passed pawns?
Judging Positions On Merit - Part 2
How to evaluate positions on their merit
Petrosian - The Iron Man
Chess lessons from the famed defense of "Iron Tigran"
Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 3
Rook and bishop vs rook endgame through games greats played
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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