Mastering Closed Positions by GM Davorin Kuljasevic

“Many players have problems understanding and playing in closed positions.

The main aspect is that closed positions require a different kind of thinking compared to open or semi-open positions where thinking is often of the type: ‘I go here, he goes there’’, which doesn’t really work in closed positions.

What’s required is abstract thinking in terms of ideas, plans, and maneuvers, rather than concrete variations”

– GM Davorin Kuljasevic

We say this course is innovative because we’re offering not just videos but also a full course guide, an interactive “practice what you’ve learned” training session in our learning center, and over 80 puzzles for you to solve.

Course outline:

Video 1: Introduction + Inaccurate maneuvering in closed positions
Video 2 and 3: Schematic thinking
Video 4: Prophylactic thinking
Video 5: Breakthrough
Video 6: Outposts in closed positions
Video 7: Semi-open files
Video 8: Open files
Video 9: Play on two wings
Video 10: Anatoly Karpov masterclass: Python squeeze
Video 11: Boris Gelfand masterclass: Deep maneuvering
Video 12: Karjakin masterclass: Knight maneuvering
Video 13: Ding Liren masterclass: Symmetrical Positions

What’s included:

• Mastering Closed Positions by GM Davorin Kuljasevic – Video Course [8-hours]
• Challenging Puzzles: 80 puzzles for you to practice and sharpen your skills.
• A full course summary