After exploring the fundamentals of calculation in his first ChessBase course, International Master Kostya Kavutskiy now turns to the other half of chess mastery: positional play. This course offers a structured and practical introduction to the core elements of positional chess.
The course is divided into three major parts:
1. Strategic Classics
We 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.
By studying these classics, you will develop a deeper positional intuition and a clearer understanding of strategic themes.
2. Positional Operations
Next, the course focuses on practical strategic techniques - what can be called positional operations. These are purposeful sequences of moves designed to achieve concrete strategic goals.
Topics include:
• Piece maneuvers and regrouping
• The art of exchanging the right pieces
• Creating and exploiting weaknesses
• Improving pawn structures
• Restricting the opponent’s counterplay
You will learn how to think strategically in real positions, not just recognize abstract ideas.
3. Strategy Meets Tactics
Modern 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.
You will learn:
- How to calculate within a strategic framework
- How to recognize tactical opportunities arising from positional pressure
- How to avoid playing “one without the other”
This integration is essential for practical success.
TRAIN SMARTER!
- Copy & Save all variations
- Watch video with an engine on multiple devices
- Training features included
The product contains an activation key for:
- ChessBase training App (Download and installation for Windows and Mac)
- ChessBase-Books (Online version for web browsers)
- Video stream for iPad, tablet, PC etc. in the ChessBase video portal
International Master Kostya Kavutskiy was born in Kiev, Ukraine but grew up in Los Angeles, California and is now a renowned FIDE-coach and chess author. With a peak rating above 2400 and over 10 years of caoching experience he can break down and explain chess phenomenally.
System Requirements:
App for Windows: Windows- PC, Windows 10 or 11 and Internet
App for Mac: Mac OS X and internet
ChessBase books: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
ChessBase video stream: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
