{"id":13294,"date":"2024-05-07T12:51:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T12:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13294"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:29:15","slug":"deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-with-gm-miloje-ratkovic","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-with-gm-miloje-ratkovic\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Calculation for 1400-2000 Elo with GM Miloje Ratkovic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding: 56.66% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Deep Calculation for 1400-2000 Elo\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/863674315?h=f05f45b50e&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Deep Calculation for 1400-2000 Elo<\/h2>\n<p>Are you tired of making careless mistakes in your chess games? Do you struggle to see the best moves and calculate accurately?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about playing chess, study calculation \u2013 before openings, endgames, or anything else.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the ability to analyze complex positions, anticipate your opponent\u2019s moves, and find the best possible move in any situation.<\/p>\n<p>But why exactly does calculation matter so much in chess?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few reasons why:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the calculation is what separates the average chess player from the great ones. A Grandmaster might not see the next 40 moves, but he can literally see a lot beyond what the ordinary eyes can. It\u2019s what allows players like\u00a0<em>Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, and Bobby Fischer<\/em>\u00a0to make incredible moves and win games that seem impossible to the rest of us.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, chess is a game of precision, and even the smallest error can cost you the game. If you don\u2019t calculate your lines, you are playing \u201c<strong>hope chess<\/strong>\u201d. Not ideal, my friend. By calculating your moves carefully, you can reduce the risk of making costly blunders and increase your chances of winning.<\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, calculation helps you anticipate your opponent\u2019s moves. By analyzing the board and predicting what your opponent might do next, you can develop a stronger defense and counterattack with greater effectiveness. And your opponent will be left wondering,\u00a0<strong><em>\u201chow is he reading my mind?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, and this is my opinion: calculation is simply more fun. Chess is a game of strategy, and nothing is more satisfying than making a clever move that catches your opponent off-guard.\u00a0<em>Look at that smug smile on your face!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/ed1fe914-7c92-446d-a9b5-a81da3e6e0ea.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1694548961&amp;Signature=4b5d1e67c5a6926ba33cad7547fe832590298238\" width=\"387\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By honing your calculation skills, you can revel in the game on a more profound level and relish the experience of outwitting your adversary.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what GM Miloje Ratkovic is here to teach you today, with his brand-new course,\u00a0<strong>Deep Calculation for 1400-2000<\/strong>. A 5-hour video training that teaches you\u00a0<strong>EVERYTHING<\/strong>\u00a0about calculation, from the comparison of lines to the elimination process, and much more.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative; width: 90%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Deep Calculation for 1400-2000 Elo\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/863673538?h=9d2ed54a76&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>Here is what you\u2019ll learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1\u2026c5 would have been great BUT\u2026\u00a0<\/strong>Black chose to play Nxc4?? instead. Not opening the diagonal for the Black queen and letting the White bishop space to move around \u2013 not the best line Black could have chosen. Needless to say, White won this game. This goes to show how important the art of calculation is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-1-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-1.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Most Obvious Move? Nope!<\/strong>\u00a0Black\u2019s knight and queen are under attack. Black needs to save them both. Now \u2026Ne2 seems to be the most natural move. But Black played Qc1!! Can you see why? Black went one step further and not only wanted to maintain material equality but also to come up on top. Check for yourself how the line plays out.\u00a0<em>(Or see inside the course. Your choice.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-2-300x298.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-2-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-2-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-2.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The h5-pawn massacre.<\/strong>\u00a0Well, it could have been. White could grab that pawn with either the queen or the knight. He chose the queen. Lo! That\u2019s where Black had a winning opportunity with Nxe5 followed by Qc6+. Instead Black mistakenly went with Nb4? Moral of the story: when you make a mistake, the only hope is that your opponent makes a mistake too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-3-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-3-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-3-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/deep-calculation-for-1400-2000-elo-3.png 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The calculation is not as simple as\u00a0<em>\u201cI play this, he plays that, I play this, he plays that, then this\u2026\u201d.\u00a0<\/em>The calculation is what sets the champions apart.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re serious about playing chess, don\u2019t neglect your calculation skills.<\/p>\n<p>With practice and dedication, you can improve your game, win more matches, and experience the joy of playing chess at a higher level.<\/p>\n<p>Take the first step today and start developing your calculation skills \u2013 you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>GM Miloje Ratkovic [2499 FIDE]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>is a Serbian Grandmaster with a FIDE of 2499. He has obtained the title of GM in 2021. Miloje has won many National and International events. He is a professional player, chess coach, and Twitch streamer. GM Ratkovic is also a huge fan of the online blitz with Elo 2785.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>Chapter 1. Introduction<br \/>\nChapter 2. Candidate moves I<br \/>\nChapter 3. Candidate moves II<br \/>\nChapter 4. Candidate moves III<br \/>\nChapter 5. Candidate moves IV<br \/>\nChapter 6. Candidate moves V<br \/>\nChapter 7. Defense I<br \/>\nChapter 8. Defense II<br \/>\nChapter 9. Defense III<br \/>\nChapter 10. Comparison I<br \/>\nChapter 11. Comparison II<br \/>\nChapter 12. Comparison III<br \/>\nChapter 13. Elimination I<br \/>\nChapter 14. Elimination II<br \/>\nChapter 15. Elimination III<br \/>\nChapter 16. Test Solutions I<br \/>\nChapter 17. Test Solutions II<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GM Miloje Ratkovic is here, with his brand-new course, Deep Calculation for 1400-2000. 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