Overview
Chess tactics are one of the most, if not the most, important parts of the chess game. Improving your tactical skills will help you to stop unexpected losses.
It is no surprise that Tactics are the key to winning chess games all the way up to 2000+ Elo. The question here is this: Can you spot hidden tactics in your games?
If you are rated under 1800 FIDE, chess tactics are a must-study element! The majority of chess players don’t have a foundation that they can build upon.
This course was created for this reason, to help you understand the thinking system, the tactical elements, and how to apply tactics in your games quickly with confidence.
You can overcome and succeed against most of a chess player’s struggles. You will learn the fundamental tactical motifs and then understand how to see the tactical patterns – guaranteed to improve your chess.
Grandmaster Stelios Halkias and popular coach Angelo Kesaris are here to answer your queries by guiding you through the basics of chess tactics right up to advanced topics, using many interesting examples.
The course is suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.
If you want to increase your tactical vision and acquire a significant advantage over your opponents, here is your chance!
Curriculum:
Theoretical Lessons
- Into – Basic Chess Ideas // 01 game | 17′ 53”
- Chess Thinking System // 03 games | 22′ 32”
- How to Avoid Blunders // 01 game | 16′ 45”
- The Most Fundamental Tactical Motives // 05 games | 11′ 10”
- All Typical Checkmate Motives // 15 games | 12′ 25”
- The Single Most Important Tactical Idea // 07 games | 9′ 36”
- Invisible Moves // 08 games | 7′ 04”
- Tactical Secrets – Clever Combinations // 03 games | 7′ 15”
- The Most Important Tactical Motive // 07 games | 15′ 31”
- The Deepest Tactical Knowledge // 05 games | 11′ 45”
- 11. Pieces Coordination & How to Create Mating Nets // 03 games | 16′ 32”
- Amazing Sacrifices Around the Enemy Castling // 03 games | 16′ 37”
- Sacrifices and Tactical Shotes Into Empty Squares // 03 games | 21′ 21”
Total Video Duration = 185 Minutes
Exercises // Total = 100
- Level 1200 – 1400 // 25 Exercises
- Level 1400 – 1600 // 25 Exercises
- Level 1600 – 1800 // 25 Exercises
- Level 1800 – 2000 // 25 Exercises
About the Authors
GM Stelios Halkias is a top Greek chess player with peak Elo over 2600.
He has represented his country in a number of Chess Olympiads, including 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012.
Angelo Kesaris is a professional chess coach and FIDE National Instructor with 20 years of experience.
He started teaching chess in primary schools, organizing lessons in chess clubs, private classes, and online teaching. Angelo quickly made a name for himself by publishing practical strategies that new players can use to improve their chess.
