Self-taught Grandmaster -

The course is built on the philosophy that modern players often "know" too much but "do" too little, leading to inconsistent results. It focuses on transforming passive knowledge into "unconscious competence"—skills that trigger automatically during a game.

Some users find the older video format and Smirnov’s accent a bit dated compared to modern Chessable or Chess.com courses. Self-Taught Grandmaster

Focuses on how to think rather than what to think, helping players stabilize their performance. The course is built on the philosophy that

This is not a "passive" course. To see results, you must commit to the rigorous practical exercises and repetitive training tasks. Focuses on how to think rather than what

Can we become a Grand Master through self study? - Chessable

The course is ideal for who feel stuck and don't know what to study next. It is particularly valuable for "lone wolf" players who prefer a structured curriculum they can follow independently.