The Bryan Smith Method 1
The 4 Pillars of Chess Strength (Bryan Smith Method) Description Master Method Series #15
American GM Bryan Smith believes there are just a few factors that really make the difference in becoming a top player. He calls them “The 4 Pillars of Chess Strength”.
In this course, Bryan helps you climb each of these 4 pillars: calculation, intuitive understanding, concrete knowledge and psychological factors. Study hard and, by the end of the 14½ hours, you will be a razor-sharp, mentally tough competitor, ready to conquer any challenge.
Covering topics rarely found elsewhere such as the Kotov syndrome and how to sense a tactical weakness, The 4 Pillars of Chess Strength is essential material for any competitive player.
Summary:
Intro: “The Four Pillars of Chess Strength” Calculation Straight Line Calculation Advanced Calculation The Two Sides of Calculation
The Kotov Syndrome
Forgetting About the Opponent
Assumptions
Overlooked Candidate Moves
Tunnel Vision
Intuitive Understanding
Prophylactic Thinking
Physical Space
The False Attack
Time Advantage
Open File
Harmony
A Positional Operation
A More Effective Piece
Two Bishops
King Position in the Long-Term
Chess Sins
Positional Sacrifice
Sensing a Tactical Weakness
Extra: Etudes and Entertainment
Koskinen-Kasman
Etude by Kubel
Etude by Moravec
Etude by Platov
Another Etude by Kubbel
Concrete Knowledge
The Spanish as White
The King’s Indian as Black
The Nature of Specific Endgame Knowledge
Shouldering
Pawn Endgames: Space Advantage
Pawn Endgames: Triangulation
Pawn Endgames: Breakthrough
Pawn Endgames: Promotion Tactics
Opposite Colored Bishops
The Battle of Minor Pieces
Activity in the Rook Endgame
Psychological Factors
Critical Games
Optimism and Pessimism
Demos & content >>