Calculation Step by Step: A Grandmaster’s Training Guide Vol. 1 - Foundations, Surya Ganguly (English)
If one skill decides more games, it’s calculation. Openings fade, plans change - but seeing clearly, comparing lines, and choosing with confidence wins points. In this course GM Ganguly turns calculation into a trainable skill with a structured path for any level. You won’t just solve tactics; you’ll learn how to think: where to start, which branches to explore, when to stop, and how to keep a crystal-clear mental board under pressure.
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: Forcing moves More
VIDEO PREVIEW
CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Forcing Moves
- Example 1: Fernandez Garcia - Marino Bravo
- Example 2: Panchanathan - Ganguly
- Example 3: Babula - Anand
- Example 4: Ganguly - Carmaciu
- Example 5: Position 1
- Example 6: Delchev - Polster
- Short Calculation
- Example 1: Position 1
- Example 2: Position 2
- Example 3: Position 3
- Example 4: Bura - Paric
- Example 5: Bagirov - Kholmov
- Example 6: Agdestein - Vaganian
- Example 7: Wei Yi - Ding Liren
- Example 8: Krasenkow problem
- Example 9: Anand - Deep
- Visualization
- Example 1: Grigoriev
- Example 2: King & Pawn endgame
- Elimination
- Example 1: King & Pawn endgame
- Example 2: King & Pawn endgame
- Example 3: Sokolov - Short
- Example 4: Korchnoi - Gipslis
- Example 5: Position 1
- Comparison
- Example 1: Position 1
- Example 2: Position 2
- Example 3 & 4: Krasenkow - Nakamura & Mareco - Ganguly
- Outro
- Extra Exercises
PROPERTIES
| Language: | English |
| Level: | tournament player, professional |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: | Computer: Dual Core |
Recommended: | Processor: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore) |
ChessBase Account: | Internet access and modern web browser, e.g. Chrome, Edge, Safari. |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2025 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Ganguly, Surya |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2025 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Ganguly, Surya |
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