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Calculation With Dvoretsky

IM Mark Dvoretsky

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What did legendary trainer, IM Mark Dvoretsky have to say about calculation?

In 2016, GM Jan Gustafsson sat down to discuss calculation with the world-class trainer, Mark Dvoretsky. Learn from their in-depth conversation.

What candidate moves should you consider?
How do you find prophylactic ideas in chess?
How can you watch out for counterplay?

Counter Chances Part 1: Calculation With Dvoretsky

Mark reminds us of one critical aspect of calculation - we are not alone on the chessboard! It's crucial to not only look for your own ideas, but to find ideas for your opponents as well.

36 min

5 Izzivov

Counter Chances Part 2: Calculation With Dvoretsky

We keep training our awareness of counter chances with a longer excerpt from the game Inarkiev-Vitiugov and a few more exercises.

39 min

5 Izzivov

Candidate Moves Part 1: Calculation With Dvoretsky

Calculating would be much easier if we knew what candidate moves to calculate. But how do we find those? Mark has a modern take on an old topic and a lot of great examples with which to train us.

41 min

5 Izzivov

Candidate Moves Part 2: Calculation With Dvoretsky

The old candidate moves technique still deserves a place in modern chess. Mark Dvoretsky shows us some more examples and gives us some more brain teasers.

32 min

5 Izzivov

Prophylaxis Part 1: Calculation With Dvoretsky

Prophylaxis is another important tool for finding the best move in a position. Mark shows us some examples that illustrate why.

39 min

5 Izzivov

Prophylaxis Part 2: Calculation With Dvoretsky

Feel like you need some more practice with that prophylaxis idea? We've got you covered!

44 min

5 Izzivov