Master

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MASTER COURSE · PHASE 5 · 2200+

Master

Dynamics, deep preparation, and classical study.

LESSONS

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Overview

An app can only take you so far. What this phase gives you is the map: the right books, the right games, the right questions.

Unit 1 · Dynamics vs Positional Play

Goal: When to break the principles. When to sacrifice for initiative.

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Positional sacrifices

Give material for a permanent advantage and let time do the rest.

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The bishop pair in open positions

When two bishops outweigh a rook and a minor piece.

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TEST

Test: Dynamic evaluation

Three double-edged positions.

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Unit 2 · Classical Game Study

Goal: Learn from the world champions' masterpieces: the source code of modern chess.

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Capablanca: simplicity & technique

Capa's calm refutation of the Marshall Attack, New York 1918.

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Karpov: squeeze master

Karpov-Unzicker 1974: the textbook positional grind.

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Kasparov: attacking dynamism

Kasparov's Immortal vs Topalov 1999: setup walkthrough.

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Unit 3 · Tournament Preparation

Goal: The difference between a good player and a competitive one.

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Opening prep: build a repertoire tree

Full trees with model games, not memorized move lists.

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Time management at the board

Protect your clock with the same care you give your king.

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Blitz vs classical mindset

Different speeds, different brains: don't confuse them.

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Phase sources

• Dvoretsky: Endgame Manual (full)

• Kotov: Think Like a Grandmaster

• Karpov, Carlsen, Fischer: annotated game collections

• FIDE training syllabus