Chess in Schools

Live sessions, video on demand courses from top coaches, including the Chess Dream Room - a structured course designed in collaboration with GM R.B. Ramesh, coach and mentor of GM Praggnandaa and many other chess prodigies.

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1.  5 Neo licenses (for a year)
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3. Certificate of Completion for students who pass the post-course test

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Dream Room

40+ hours of cinematically recorded, comprehensive bestselling content,  suitable for absolute beginner just learning the rules to advanced player looking to hone their skill further.

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Dream Room Episodes

Prophylaxis: Part 3
14.06

Prophylaxis: Part 3

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Prophylaxis continued...

Episode:
49
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Pawn Majority: Part 2
20.34

Pawn Majority: Part 2

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

How do we take advantage of pawn majority?

Episode:
48
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Building an Opening Repertoire
15:35

Building an Opening Repertoire

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

How to build an effective opening repertoire?

Episode:
79
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Knight vs Bishop: Part 1 (Flohr)
25.16

Knight vs Bishop: Part 1 (Flohr)

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Flohr vs Capablanca, Knight vs Bishop!

Episode:
111
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Thematic Sacrifices Part 4: Bh6
8.51

Thematic Sacrifices Part 4: Bh6

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Thematic Sacrifices (Bh6)

Episode:
32
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Playing on Colors: Part 2
14.17

Playing on Colors: Part 2

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Playing with colours in chess (continued...).

Episode:
100
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Forcing Moves: Part 1
17.00

Forcing Moves: Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Detailed explanation of forcing moves with examples.

Episode:
39
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 1
12:40

Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Queen and pawn endgames

Episode:
95
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 2
21.59

Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 2

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Understanding the weak squares (continued...)

Episode:
73
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Initiative: Part 1 (Explanation)
15.29

Initiative: Part 1 (Explanation)

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

"Initiative means superiority" - Former World Champion Capablanca.

Episode:
155
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Analyzing Praggnanandhaa: Part 1
24.08

Analyzing Praggnanandhaa: Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Analyzing GM Praggnanandhaa vs Awonder Liang.

Episode:
161
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Tactical Theme Part 2: Skewer
5.30

Tactical Theme Part 2: Skewer

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

What are skewers (also known as "x-ray attacks")?

Episode:
22
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Prophylaxis & Improving Pieces
14.44

Prophylaxis & Improving Pieces

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Solving complex positions by combining prophylaxis and improving pieces.

Episode:
165
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 1
10.10

Rook & Pawn Endings: Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Strategies for rook and pawn endgames.

Episode:
62
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
The Attack
7.41

The Attack

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

What's an attack?

Episode:
7
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Algebraic Notations & The Chess Clock
5.54

Algebraic Notations & The Chess Clock

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Learn record keeping using algebraic notations and use of the special chess clock.

Episode:
4
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Playing with the Isolated Queen Pawn
7.41

Playing with the Isolated Queen Pawn

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Polishing your skills with an isolated queen pawn.

Episode:
141
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Tactical Theme Part 1: Pin
9.12

Tactical Theme Part 1: Pin

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

The concept of Pin

Episode:
21
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Playing with the Isolated Pawn
22.14

Playing with the Isolated Pawn

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Playing with isolated pawn with GM Praggnanandhaa (continued...).

Episode:
142
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 2
17:40

Queen & Pawn Endings: Part 2

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Queen and pawn endgames

Episode:
96
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
King and Pawn Ending (Advanced): Part 1
15.46

King and Pawn Ending (Advanced): Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Some interesting king and pawn endings with GMs Aravindh Chithambaram and Karthikeyan Murali.

Episode:
150
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 1
17.58

Understanding the Weak Squares: Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

What are weak squares?

Episode:
72
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
GMs Game Analysis: Part 1
16.43

GMs Game Analysis: Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Analyzing Magnus Carlsen vs Hou Yifan with GM Karthikeyan Murali.

Episode:
163
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Endgame (Knight vs Bishop): Part 1
20.05

Endgame (Knight vs Bishop): Part 1

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Some complex examples of Knight vs Bishop endgames.

Episode:
134
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Opposite Colour Bishop & Pawn Ending
16.42

Opposite Colour Bishop & Pawn Ending

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

A difficult opposite colour bishop and pawn endgame calculation.

Episode:
158
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 2
10.00

Discussions with Mental Trainer: Part 2

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Discussions around mental issues that chess players need to cope with.

Episode:
28
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Attacking an Uncastled King
16.04

Attacking an Uncastled King

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

A castled king is more secure. Learn all about attacking an uncastled king.

Episode:
33
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Castling & Illegal Moves
4.48

Castling & Illegal Moves

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

How does Castling work? Which moves are deemed illegal.

Episode:
3
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classification of Advantage & Assessment of Position
28.43

Classification of Advantage & Assessment of Position

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

How to classify advantages and assess a position?

Episode:
126
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
QN vs QB
15.39

QN vs QB

R B Ramesh
R B Ramesh

Which combination better - Queen and Knight or Queen and Bishop?

Episode:
110
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Video on Demand

Professionally edited chess skilling videos from Grandmasters who train the top players in the world.

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Video on Demand Courses

89.11

The Drawback Destruction

R B Ramesh

Every move reveals hidden weaknesses

58.09

Judging Positions On Merit - Part 3

Abhijeet Gupta

How to evaluate positions on their merit

59.21

Judging Positions On Merit - Part 1

Abhijeet Gupta

How to evaluate positions on their merit

19.58

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 1

Krisztian Szabo

Rook and bishop versus rook endgame key concepts using illustrative examples

54.51

Understanding Isolated Pawn - Part 2

Konstantin Landa

A pawn without support can be a weakness.

57.20

Judging Positions On Merit - Part 2

Abhijeet Gupta

How to evaluate positions on their merit

64.31

Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 2

Krasimir Rusev

Key learnings from the way Magnus plays

58.46

Complex Endgames- Queen and Rook Coordination

Davor Rogic

Rook and Queen Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.

28.42

Conquer Weak Squares

R B Ramesh

Dominate the board by exploiting weak squares

66.57

Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 2

Boris Avrukh

Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained (continued...)

28.05

Korchnoi vs Ivanchuk: Mastering Endgame Imbalances

R B Ramesh

Unravel the art of endgame imbalances in this classic duel

58.19

Opposite Color Bishops

Boris Avrukh

Is position everything? Does material advantage count?

92.56

To Trade Or Not To Trade

R B Ramesh

How to decide whether to exchange or not?

86.24

Understanding Weaknesses

R B Ramesh

How to identify and exploit opponent's weaknesses?

62.35

Understanding Prophylaxis

Michal Krasenkow

Figure out what your opponent is thinking, and take action

22.13

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 3

Krisztian Szabo

Rook and bishop vs rook endgame through games greats played

61.06

Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods

Michal Krasenkow

a masterclass in positional sacrifice and tactical play

21.28

Rook and Bishop vs Rook Endgame - Part 2

Krisztian Szabo

Rook and bishop versus rook endgame through illustrative games

58.20

Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 3

Maxim Turov

Sharpen your strategy and choice-making in chess

59.10

Mastering Classical Games - Part 1

Farrukh Amonatov

Learning through insights and techniques of the greats

53.34

Complex Rook Endgames- King Activity

Davor Rogic

How to activate king to support passed pawns?

61.58

How to Play against Accelerated Dragons

Krisztian Szabo

Unleash the power of the Accelerated Dragon - embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of chess warfare!

119.08

The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 1

Abhijeet Gupta

Learning chess from the games of brilliant Akiba Rubinstein

54.46

Endgame Technique

Boris Avrukh

Endgame strategies explained.

118.28

The Mastery of Akiba Rubinstein - Part 2

Abhijeet Gupta

Learning chess through illustrative game play of Akiba Rubinstein

75.54

Botvinnik: The Chess Engineer

R B Ramesh

Mikhail Botvinnik: World Chess Champion, Electrical Engineer, Computer Pioneer.

60.51

Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 2

Alex Yermolinsky

Making informed choices under time constraints!

90.57

Petrosian - The Iron Man

R B Ramesh

Chess lessons from the famed defense of "Iron Tigran"

92.03

The Unsung Pawns

R B Ramesh

How do we create a good pawn structure?

62.55

Decision Making in Rapid & Blitz: Part 1

Alex Yermolinsky

Taking good decisions when time is precious!

52.04

Complex Endgames- Rook and Bishop Coordination

Davor Rogic

Rook and Bishop Coordination in a Complex Endgame Situation.

59.04

Understanding Prophylaxis - Puzzles

Michal Krasenkow

Puzzles illustrating the art of prophylaxis

60.10

Lessons from Magnus Carlsen - Part 3

Krasimir Rusev

Learnings from the games Magnus plays!

53.34

Complex Endgames- Queen Against Rook and a Piece

Davor Rogic

Queen against Rook and a piece in a Complex Endgame Situation.

35.41

Quiet Catalan Unleashed

R B Ramesh

Discover hidden tactics in the quiet Catalan.

53.16

Playing with Bishop Pair

Boris Avrukh

How do we maximise our bishop pair advantage?

66.15

Queens Gambit Accepted - Part 1

Boris Avrukh

Queen's Gambit Accepted, explained

61.26

Initiative - GM Thinking (Part 1)

Boris Avrukh

Control the tempo and style of the game!

57.44

Positional Sacrifices and Tactical Methods (Puzzles)

Michal Krasenkow

Puzzles in positional sacrifice and tactical play

88.56

The Annexation Plan

R B Ramesh

Strategy through examples

59.35

Decision Making Techniques in Chess: Part 2

Maxim Turov

Hone the craft of strategic choices in chess

52.52

Playing against Bishop Pair

Boris Avrukh

How best do we counter the bishop pair advantage?

89.20

The Almighty Pawns

R B Ramesh

Pawn structure shapes chessboard battles, hiding strategic masterstrokes and vulnerabilities

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Comprehensive Classical Sicilian for Black
Duration: 12 Hours

Comprehensive Classical Sicilian for Black

Boris Avrukh
Boris Avrukh

We dive into the intricacies of the Sicilian Defense in this comprehensive Live course spread over 12 sessions. This is a unique opportunity to learn from GM Boris Avrukh, an Olympiad gold medalist, former World Junior Champion and analysis partner of World Championship finalists.

Date & Time (IST):
Aug 22, 2023 7:00 PM
Bootcamp: Mastering Material Imbalance
20 hours

Bootcamp: Mastering Material Imbalance

Boris Avrukh
Boris Avrukh

Master imbalances, unlock chess mastery

Date & Time (IST):
Endgame Techniques
Duration: 6 Hours

Endgame Techniques

Krisztian	Szabo
Krisztian Szabo

The camp encompasses six sessions, each an hour-long, focusing on endgame strategies from basic studies to complex bishop and queen vs. rook scenarios.

Date & Time (IST):
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Neo in Chess Academy

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Live sessions, video on demand courses from top coaches, including the Chess Dream Room - a structured course designed in collaboration with GM R.B. Ramesh, coach and mentor of GM Praggnandaa and many other chess prodigies. What is included: 1. 4 Neo licenses (for a year)‍ 2. Ability to broadcast Live Sessions within Club 3. 10% OFF for club members (10% referral fee for the Club)

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