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Chess Calculation Basics: The Power of Checks, Captures & Threats

Learn this important calculation technique
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Welcome to Chess Calculation Basics: The Power of Checks, Captures & Threats

In chess, mastering the art of calculation is essential for improving decision-making and tactical awareness. Chess Calculation Basics focuses on the key elements that form the foundation of accurate calculations: checks, captures, and threats. In this course, you’ll learn how to analyze positions methodically, recognize forcing moves, and anticipate your opponent’s responses. These core tactical concepts—checks captures, and threats—help simplify complex positions, guiding you to better outcomes. Through practical examples, you’ll explore how grandmasters use these techniques to create threats, capitalize on mistakes, and win material. By emphasizing forcing moves like checks and captures, this course provides you with a step-by-step framework for precise calculation. Ideal for beginners and intermediate players, Chess Calculation Basics helps sharpen your tactical vision and enhance your overall understanding of the game. By the end of the course, you’ll develop the ability to evaluate positions more clearly and improve your move selection in critical moments. Join us and build the calculation skills that will take your chess to the next level! Some useful links:

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