The course by FM Zaur Tekeyev is a 6.5-hour chess training program designed to teach players a reliable "algorithm" for assessing any position. It focuses on simplifying the complex process masters use to "read" the board and determine who stands better and why. Core Evaluation Algorithm

: The course emphasizes that accurate evaluation is the precursor to choosing the correct plan and avoiding positional errors that computers might not highlight.

: Teaches how evaluation guides calculation, helping you decide when to stop calculating variations and stay objective. Course Components

: Downloadable files containing all games from the course, featuring Tekeyev’s analysis and extra lines.

: Identifying vulnerabilities and determining when to defend or launch an attack.

: Evaluating whether material advantages are "real" or temporary. Key Instructional Concepts

The course breaks down position assessment into several critical categories that grandmasters use to identify the "truth" in a position:

: Recognizing "bad" pieces and using methods like Capablanca’s "Dead Piece" Technique to permanently neutralize opponent pieces.

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