Self-taught: Grandmaster

is a specialized chess training course created by Ukrainian Grandmaster Igor Smirnov . Unlike many courses that focus on specific openings or tactical patterns, this program is designed to be a comprehensive "training system" for players who want to improve without a personal coach. Core Content & Structure

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

The course covers the "Main Problem" of self-taught players (lack of a clear system) and moves into advanced concepts like planning, style development, and the "High School" of chess. is a specialized chess training course created by

Includes a set of 20 special training tasks and 200 commented games and puzzles designed to automate the thinking algorithms Smirnov teaches. The course covers the "Main Problem" of self-taught

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