We wanted to figure out the secret behind Nepomniatchi’s magic… and that’s why FM Viktor Neustroev brings to you a massive 12-hour training Play Chess Like Nepo… where he dissects Nepo’s playing style, from opening to strategy to defense to endgame technique.
The whole world wants to know…
Can Nepo do it this time?
Can he topple Carlsen from the top spot and take over the crown which the previous candidates could not?
So what really sets him apart from the rest?
Is it his stupendous attacking skills setting fire on the board even at the top levels of chess?
Is it his marvelous time management where he plays rather quickly at times and intimidates his opponent?
Is it his AlphaZero-esque style of play that not only seems magical but is also highly effective?
We wanted to figure out the secret behind Nepomniatchi’s magic… and that’s why FM Viktor Neustroev brings to you a massive 12-hour training Play Chess Like Nepo… where he dissects Nepo’s playing style, from opening to strategy to defense to endgame technique.
If you love Nepo’s playing style and want to learn more about how to imitate it in your own games, this course might be for you.
Here’s what you are going to learn:
- Vicious Russian-style attacks. Nepo is a Russian product, and it shows in the way he launches his attacks. Viktor gives you the example from his game against Li Chao in the 2021 Sharjah Grand Prix. Look how he casually sacrifices his bishop and then converts it into a win.
- Those quiet killer moves. Most sound tactical combinations start with a quiet move that sets the stage beforehand. Check out this unassuming 26…e5! trying to attack the queen. That’s only a ruse though—when you realize the actual idea behind that move. Hint: look at the colored move suggestions in the diagram.
- Opening gone wrong. When you play your opening wrong—especially when you sacrifice your knight for an early fistfight… Nepo will tear you apart and leave you thinking what went wrong! That’s what happened in his game against Drazic in the 2021 St Kanzian. Very sharp game, worth taking a look. (Plus Viktor’s awesome commentary to boot.)
- 8.h4 and 10.g4… no mercy! You have to be a calculation monster to play this line in the Reti opening and still make your opponent sweat in fear. That’s what makes Nepo special—even his second-long moves can be extremely well-calculated. Want to learn how to play like him? Check out Chapter 18.
- One mistake by Nakamura… in the 2021 St Louis Rapid sealed his fate against Nepo, who went on to sacrifice his queen to reach a double rooks vs queen position. Look how he hassled Nakamura throughout the endgame to finally end with a checkmating position. It’s simply marvelous!
Nepo is not your average GM, and every move he plays shows that. Want to learn how he does it?
Outline:
Chapter 1. About The Course Play Chess Like Nepo
Chapter 2. Ian Nepomniachtchis Bio & Contribution
Chapter 3. Opening Disaster. Nepomniachtchi – Shimanov
Chapter 4. Opening Disaster. Nepomniachtchi – Maletin
Chapter 5. Opening Disaster. Nepomniachtchi – Hautot
Chapter 6. Opening Disaster. Yilmaz – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 7. Opening Disaster. Nepomniachtchi – Drazic
Chapter 8. Opening Disaster. Meshkov – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 9. Attack. Nepomniachtchi – Anand
Chapter 10. Attack. Nepomniachtchi – Laznicka
Chapter 11. Attack. Nepomniachtchi – Li Chao
Chapter 12. Attack. Sorokin – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 13. Attack. Nepomniachtchi – Ponomariov
Chapter 14. Tactical Vision. Khismatullin – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 15. Tactical Vision. Short – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 16. Tactical Vision. Krainev – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 17. Tactical Vision. Nepomniachtchi – Aronian
Chapter 18. Calculation. Nepomniachtchi – Bacrot
Chapter 19. Calculation. Nepomniachtchi – Bareev
Chapter 20. Calculation. Nepomniachtchi – Laznicka
Chapter 21. Calculation. Ovetchkin – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 22. Calculation. Nepomniachtchi – Vachier-Lagrave
Chapter 23. Strategic Play. Nepomniachtchi – Nebolsina
Chapter 24. Strategic Play. Jakovenko – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 25. Strategic Play. Nepomniachtchi – Ivanchuk
Chapter 26. Strategic Play. Nepomniachtchi – Nisipeanu
Chapter 27. Strategic Play. Nepomniachtchi – Wojtaszek
Chapter 28. Strategic Play. Chigaev – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 29. Defense. Oparin – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 30. Defense. Nepomniachtchi – Ding Liren
Chapter 31. Defense. Nakamura – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 32. Endgame Technique. Nepomniachtchi – Baramidze
Chapter 33. Endgame Technique. Sermier – Nepomniachtchi
Chapter 34. Endgame Technique. Nepomniachtchi – Nisipeanu
Meet the author:
FM Viktor Neustroev [2305 FIDE]
is a chess player and coach who won multiple regional competitions and received various awards. He has coached for many years and has had highly successful students. Viktor sees his mission in teaching chess and making his students overall much better players.
