One of the most recent and comprehensive additions to his catalog is Level Up Your Chess
Candidate move selection, calculation shortcuts, and visual training exercises.
These success stories span all rating levels—from beginners reaching 1800 ELO to titled players achieving Grandmaster status. The common thread is .
Tactically aggressive players who want to sharpen their finishing blows.
Strengths and educational value One of the main strengths of the nine-course bundle is its coherence: the modules interlock to form a comprehensive curriculum rather than a scattershot collection. For self-directed learners, Smirnov’s checklists and routines lower the barrier to effective practice by specifying what to do and when. The courses are particularly useful for players around the 1000–1800 Elo range who benefit most from habit-building (pattern recognition, routine game review) rather than advanced theoretical depth. The emphasis on psychology and time management also addresses frequently neglected but crucial components of real-world performance.