Hey guys, here is another plus to live training...you cannot interact with a book.  Have you ever wanted to devise a new line that your opponent won't know?  Who better to work with than a world-class GM?  Viktor has trained world-champion level players.  He has defeated Karpov!  He is definetely what you need if you want to pull out a new surprise at the next state tournament.  I have went over my own personal games with him in the Petroff and Bird's Openings, and he has shown me where I have went wrong, and what I could do to improve.  We have went over lines in the Leningrad Dutch and he has shown me lines that were specialties at top levels.  These ideas are rare to come across, and they can be very effective, as you will have a greater grasp of the position than your opponent, seeing that you will be well versed in the tactical and positional possibilities that the position offers.  If your opponent chooses one branch of lines, you will already know the best response, and your opponent will be shocked. 

I know, you could gain this from books too, but the ability to interact with a world-class player is not to be underestimated.  Even if you could not afford classes regularly, from time to time, maybe one a month - the benefits will be evident. 

If you have any interest at all, please don't hesitate to ask.  It won't take much of your time, and you will be pleased with the end results.

I have decided to post a game of Viktor's to show off a bit of his talent.  I see a lot of people are curious about the idea of studying actively, but not many people want to pursue this wonderful, yet important aspect of improving at chess - study with a grandmaster.  Here is a game where he defeated Belyavsky in a Gruenfeld with the Black pieces.

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