Master Chess: Attack, Openings and Endgames

Name: Master Chess: Attack, Openings and Endgames
Price: 25.00 USD
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A comprehensive and diverse course covering different facets of chess: the creative play of Tal and Shirov, opening ideas, strategic decisions and fundamental endgame concepts.

By GM Andrés RodríguezUpdated on August 15, 2026

What you'll learn

Understand the creative and tactical style of Mikhail Tal
Analyze characteristic attacking resources of Alexei Shirov
Learn the main ideas of the Réti Opening
Understand concepts and plans in the Sveshnikov Sicilian
Evaluate when it is beneficial to trade pieces of different value
Recognize fundamental principles in rook endgames
Connect tactics, strategy and calculation across different phases of the game
Incorporate grandmaster ideas into your own play

Course content

6 lessons · 9.0 h of video

Mikhail Tal, the Great Magician

Mikhail Tal, the Great Magician
1 h 30 min

Shirov, the most tactical player in history?

Shirov, the most tactical player in history?
1 h 30 min

The Réti Opening: A Universal Weapon

The Réti Opening: A Universal Weapon
1 h 30 min

Rook endgames

Rook endgames
1 h 30 min

Unbalanced piece trades

Unbalanced piece trades
1 h 30 min

Sicilian Sveshnikov: Pros and Cons

Sicilian Sveshnikov: Pros and Cons
1 h 30 min

Description

This course takes you through essential areas of chess across six independent yet complementary classes. From the creativity and tactical spirit of Mikhail Tal and Alexei Shirov, we move on to studying opening systems like the Réti and the Sveshnikov Sicilian, before diving into strategic decisions regarding piece exchanges and fundamental concepts in rook endgames.

This approach allows you to see how great players solve very different problems over the board while equipping you with practical tools for your own games. Attack, calculation, strategy, openings and endgames come together in a course designed to broaden your overall understanding of the game.

Requirements

Know the rules of chess
Familiarity with basic tactical, strategic and opening concepts
Recommended for players who already have some practical experience and want to deepen their understanding of the game.

Instructor

GM Andrés Rodríguez

GM Andrés Rodríguez Vila is the first and only Grandmaster in the history of Uruguayan chess. He started playing at age 10, played his first World Youth Championship at 12, and became his country's first International Master at 18. Recognized as one of the most creative players in South America, he qualified for the 2009 World Cup and represented Uruguay in multiple Olympiads. Today he combines high-level competition with outstanding work as a coach.

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