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Intro - Practical Part

The document outlines the practical component of the course 'An Endgame Expert' by GM Igor Smirnov, emphasizing the importance of applying learned concepts in chess endgames. It sets two main purposes: training the correct way of thinking and developing a deep understanding of endgame strategies. The practical part consists of 13 tasks, with specific instructions to follow, encouraging independent thinking without computer assistance.

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Intro - Practical Part

The document outlines the practical component of the course 'An Endgame Expert' by GM Igor Smirnov, emphasizing the importance of applying learned concepts in chess endgames. It sets two main purposes: training the correct way of thinking and developing a deep understanding of endgame strategies. The practical part consists of 13 tasks, with specific instructions to follow, encouraging independent thinking without computer assistance.

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AN ENDGAME EXPERT

by GM Igor Smirnov
The instruction for the practical part

After a study of the video lessons you have received a certain set of
knowledge. Now it is necessary to put the received knowledge into
practice. This practical addition to the course will help you to do it.

Your PURPOSES for the practical part are:


Ø To train (and automate) the correct way of thinking.
Ø To develop your deep understanding of an endgame.

Ø Concerning the 1st purpose:


to train the correct way of thinking.
Most often you will need to think about a position and to find the right
move. HOWEVER these are NOT the tactical tasks and your main goal is
NOT just to guess the move somehow. Moreover, often there is no just one
“right” or “wrong” move here.
Your goal is to apply (to train) the correct way of thinking presented in
the video lessons. You should formulate the correct plan also (not only
to find the correct move).

Ø Concerning the 2nd purpose:


to develop your understanding of an endgame.
Often you will need to find the right move in a certain position and
then you will look at the answer. While studying the answers I
recommend you to go over the whole presented game (not only the first
move).
“An Endgame Expert” by GM Igor Smirnov. http://chess-teacher.com All rights reserved.
These games are very instructive. You should analyze them and
understand how general ideas (from the video lessons) work in different
practical positions. Try to understand the reason of every move (pay
attention on the winner’s moves mostly).

The notes:
• The practical part contains 13 tasks (they are presented in separate
folders). A separate instruction is applied for each task. You should
carry out all the tasks consistently, following the corresponding
instructions. Read the instruction first and then perform the task.

• You should think about the 1 position no more than 15 minutes.

• Remember that you should focus on the quality of your training, not
on the quantity of the performed work.

• Do not use the computer engines during a performing of the tasks.


You should think by yourself to train your skills.

• If something is not clear for you - learn once again a corresponding


video lesson.

• Use “mind maps” (from the 7th video lesson) constantly, while
learning the practical part. This will help you to systematize and to
remember everything easily.

Now you should start performing the tasks, starting from the “Task 1”.

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