Want to jump another 400 points? You've got to get a grip on advanced positional strategies. IM Filip Pancevski is certain that getting these advanced concepts down is your express ticket up the ranks. He's cracked the code on the top 7 positional concepts and turned them into bite-sized lessons.
Lots of folks can nail a few opening moves.
Tons can spot tactics and even win simple endgames.
Many understand the basics of positional play, like hanging onto their bishops and keeping their knights in the center.
But then, boom, they hit the 1600-1800 Elo wall and can’t seem to progress.
Want to jump another 400 points? You’ve got to get a grip on advanced positional strategies.
IM Filip Pancevski is certain that getting these advanced concepts down is your express ticket up the ranks.
He’s cracked the code on the top 20 positional concepts and turned them into bite-sized lessons.
This rocketed him to a 2523 FIDE rating and bagged him 2 GM norms. Plus, it’s propelled over a hundred of his students to medals and trophies at numerous national and international competitions.
Here is what you’ll learn:
- Deep Planning – Ever wonder how chess grandmasters manage to map out their moves and nail their games? IM Pancevski is revealing the position evaluation tricks that a lot of the top GMs swear by. It’s about being two steps ahead, always.
- Queen + Bishop Duo – Unlock the ultimate power of the Queen and Bishop combo (psst, think of it like the bishop pair MUCH more powerful). It’s like rolling with your own superhero duo, always there to get the epic win.
- The Isolani Algorithm – Ever been unsure about how to handle that isolated queen’s pawn? You’re not alone, even players rated around 2200 scratch their heads over it. But no worries, IM Filip Pancevski has your back with all the moves, strategies, and sneaky ideas for both sides that’ll surprise your opponents.
- Re-Routing the Knight – Ever seen those top-notch GMs make their knights zigzag across the board? It’s all about getting that knight from the back row into the heart of the battle where it really shines. And guess what? You’re about to learn exactly how to do that.
- e and f Pawn Magic – Looking to give your opponent a tough time? Get the lowdown on how to rock those e and f pawns like a GM. IM Filip Pancevski is here to break down the theory and walk you through some model games that show off the serious power of these two pawns.
That’s just a sneak peek of 5 of of 20 crucial positional ideas you’re about to dive into!
If your play isn’t translating to wins in real games… this course could be the breakthrough you need to really tap into your full potential.
Heads up: This is an advanced course meant strictly for a dedicated player.
Outline:
Introduction
Chapter 1. Playing For A Draw is Not Easy
Chapter 2. Exploiting The Weak Central Squares
Chapter 3. The Route of The Knight
Chapter 4. Long-Term Planning in The Endgame
Chapter 5. Typical King’s Indian Defense Maneuver
Chapter 6. Equal Position Doesn’t Mean Draw
Chapter 7. Powerful Bishop + Queen Battery
Chapter 8. Wrong Piece Exchange Can Lead To Lost Position
Chapter 9. Preventing The Opponent’s Idea
Chapter 10. Prophylactic Plan in The Sharp Sicilian
Chapter 11. The Isolani Move Forward
Chapter 12. Exploiting The Non-Ideal Position Of The Pieces
Chapter 13. Typical Knight Sacrifice
Chapter 14. Exchanging Pieces – Best Strategy Against The Isolated Pawn
Chapter 15. Maneuvering in A Complex Position With Isolated Pawn
Chapter 16. The Isolani That Cant Be Supported Is A Weakness
Chapter 17. e and f Pawns Weaken The Opponents Castle
Chapter 18. Squeezing The Opponents Pieces
Chapter 19. Active King in The Endgame
Chapter 20. Far Pushed Pawn Decides The Outcome of The Game
About the Author:
IM Filip Pancevski [2523 FIDE]
is an International Master from Macedonia who has two GM norms. Filip won many National youth championships and has represented his country in European and World Youth Championships. IM Pancevski became National Champion 6-times. Since 2009 IM Pancevski has become a member of the National chess team and has played in six European team championships and four chess Olympiads. In 2016 as a chess club member, he won a gold medal in the European Team Championship. Filip began teaching chess in 2013 and has had more than 100 successful students from all around the world.
