5 Simple Rules to Play Better Than 95% of Chess Players

💡 Learn the exact thought process GM Smirnov used to skyrocket his rating—fast. Study "Level Up Your Chess" 👉 https://online.chess-teacher.com/leve... 💡 Checkmate your doubts—GM Smirnov’s courses will level up your chess game! 👉 https://online.chess-teacher.com/shopyd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎬 About this video lesson: Strong positional chess creates the conditions for tactics to appear. In this video, GM Igor Smirnov shares 5 practical tips to help you become a stronger positional chess player and make better moves when there is no obvious tactic or direct attack. You’ll learn: How to improve your pieces How to use better squares How to create pressure How strong players build winning positions ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📺 Recommended Videos: 🔹Igor Smirnov vs Magnus Carlsen -    • Igor Smirnov vs Magnus Carlsen   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚 Games & Other Resources: Find the complete game between Adolf Albin and Ossip Bernstein shown in the video in this blog-post - https://chess-teacher.com/5-positiona... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 5 Tips to Improve in Chess Faster (Positional Chess) 00:52 Tip-1 02:27 Tip-2 04:36 Tip-3 (very powerful) 05:47 Tip-4 08:10 Tip-5 (most important) 10:23 Winning Tactics ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy. 1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌐 Follow GM Igor Smirnov on social media Facebook:   / remotechessacademy   Instagram:   / gm.igorsmirnov   TikTok:   / gmigorsmirnov   X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/ #IgorNation #ChessTips #ChessStrategy #PositionalChess #ChessPrinciples #ChessRules