{"product_id":"the-fundamentals-of-positional-play-kostya-kavutskiy","title":"The Fundamentals of Positional Play - Kostya Kavutskiy","description":"\u003cp\u003eRunning time 7 hours 51 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter exploring the fundamentals of calculation in his first ChessBase course, International Master Kostya Kavutskiy now turns to the other half of chess mastery:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epositional play\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course offers a structured and practical introduction to the core elements of positional chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree video sample:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.chessbase.com\/perma\/c\/6a85515cb024956ad174d8fb\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree video sample:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.chessbase.com\/perma\/c\/6a85515db024956ad174d91a\"\u003eStrategic Classic: Bondarevsky - Smyslov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"DivDescription\" class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is divided into three major parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-heading ql-show-draggable-anchor\"\u003e1. Strategic Classics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eWe begin with true masterpieces of strategic chess - instructive model games that every ambitious player should know. These carefully selected examples demonstrate long-term planning, harmonious piece coordination, and the art of converting small advantages.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eBy studying these classics, you will develop a deeper positional intuition and a clearer understanding of strategic themes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-heading\"\u003e2. Positional Operations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eNext, the course focuses on practical strategic techniques - what can be called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epositional operations\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are purposeful sequences of moves designed to achieve concrete strategic goals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece maneuvers and regrouping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of exchanging the right pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and exploiting weaknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving pawn structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricting the opponent’s counterplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eYou will learn how to think strategically in real positions, not just recognize abstract ideas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"ql-heading\"\u003e3. Strategy Meets Tactics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eModern chess is rarely purely positional. Even the most strategic positions contain tactical undercurrents. In the final section, the course explores how strategy and tactics merge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\"\u003eYou will learn:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to calculate within a strategic framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows 10 or higher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, DirectX11, graphics card with 256 MB RAM, (DVD-ROM drive), Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14\/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX11, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, (DVD-ROM drive) and internet access for program activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacOSX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cem\u003eonly available as download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e Minimum: MacOS \"Yosemite\" 10.10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ChessBase","offers":[{"title":"PC\/MAC DOWNLOAD","offer_id":49124799119514,"sku":null,"price":60.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0485\/7836\/3546\/files\/fundamentalspositionalplay_e63050bc-347c-456c-8f82-8e1f1d49505c.jpg?v=1787756799","url":"https:\/\/chess4less.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-fundamentals-of-positional-play-kostya-kavutskiy","provider":"Chess4Less","version":"1.0","type":"link"}