{"id":16189,"date":"2024-07-23T19:13:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T19:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=16189"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:30:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:30:03","slug":"8-simple-steps-to-make-a-successful-plan","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/8-simple-steps-to-make-a-successful-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Simple Steps to Make a Successful Plan"},"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=\"8 Simple Steps to Make a Successful Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1008512935?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>Make a Successful Plan<\/h2>\n<p>The opening stage has concluded. All my pieces are active, but\u00a0<strong>what should I do next?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A planless approach is indeed punished in chess! Failing to utilize your advantage may lead to its loss. Therefore, creating a well-thought-out plan is crucial in the middlegame.<\/p>\n<p>Many chess players struggle with crafting effective plans. While tactics are crucial for not losing pieces, maintaining a good position and enhancing your advantage requires strategic planning.<\/p>\n<p>Introducing our course &#8220;<strong>8 Simple Steps To Make a SUCCESSFUL Plan In Any Situation<\/strong>.&#8221; Chess trainers Angelo Kesaris and GM Spyros Kapnisis are delighted to share key guidelines to help you\u00a0<strong>create intelligent plans in EVERY chess position<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/919611c8-97be-441d-9f50-7f09bbe84b6a.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1726258144&amp;Signature=542b5543c5dfaa1c4b9759f0b0d092d0def3dced\" width=\"471\" height=\"222\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Course Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To formulate a plan, you must successfully &#8220;read&#8221; (evaluate) the position and respond to its needs. Planning is undeniably one of the\u00a0<strong>MOST VALUABLE<\/strong>\u00a0skills in chess. It enhances your middlegame and endgame, as well as aids in making wise choices in chess openings.<\/p>\n<p>This chess course comprises eight chapters designed to help you think strategically during a chess game. You&#8217;ll learn about common mistakes and how to avoid them, enabling you to recognize similar patterns in your games and prevent them in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Following a successful evaluation, identifying targets is crucial. Understanding how to use all your pieces to attack those targets is a key aspect that this course will teach you.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for beginners and advanced players alike, the course builds chess understanding through instructive lessons, such as maintaining breaks. Memorizing the opening moves is common, but identifying and playing strong moves in critical positions is a different skill that you&#8217;ll develop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/416c2872-38f8-4b06-a0a8-33fb818bd050.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1726257974&amp;Signature=a623b3a35d68702c67dd001ed797097d87342d21\" width=\"485\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How Will This Course Help Me?<\/h3>\n<p>This chess course is a treasure trove of lifetime secrets shared by Angelo and Spyros. Instead of spending a lifetime searching for practical tips, you&#8217;ll gain this crucial knowledge through the theoretical videos.<\/p>\n<p>The planning course instructs you on how to strengthen your positions and turn the tables in your favor. By delving into the position, you&#8217;ll maximize your chances of winning and ultimately increase your ELO rating.<\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, you&#8217;ll grasp one of the most vital chess elements, prophylaxis, and how to utilize it in your games. The course showcases games from professional chess players, providing a deep understanding of the techniques they employ regularly. We confidently affirm that this course caters to all your chess needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/74734eac-9fe8-420a-8516-1f92bbe59b09.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1726257630&amp;Signature=357600db8319db6e19f038f289941bc7103e6119\" width=\"478\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Here&#8217;s What You Are Going to Learn<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand Chess Like a Strong Player<\/li>\n<li>Develop Your Chess Thinking System<\/li>\n<li>Learn How to Create a Chess Plan at Every Position<\/li>\n<li>The Planning Techniques<\/li>\n<li>How to Evaluate a Position Properly<\/li>\n<li>How to Transfer One Advantage to Another<\/li>\n<li>Dramatically Increase Your Pattern Recognition<\/li>\n<li>Develop Rock-Solid Confidence<\/li>\n<li>Unleash your potential and become the chess player you are meant to be!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/54e70ff5-3b02-4454-8c1a-6f3fc93f947b.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1726257567&amp;Signature=2a79db8860839a6f9acc358219afad3e9cdc1d46\" width=\"459\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About the Authors:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>GM Spyridon Kapnisis [FIDE 2529]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>he was named champion of Greece under 12 years old in 1993 and champion of Greece under 16 years old in 1996 in a tie with GM Stelios Halkias.<\/p>\n<p>He studied finance at the University of Piraeus, coaches strong chess players, and was the coach of the Greek National Team. GM Kapnisis also was 3rd in Glyfada in 1997 and 3rd in Kavala in 2003 and 2004. He has held the title of GM since 2011 and he also managed to break the barrier of 2520 ELO points that year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Angelo Kesaris [FIDE 1928]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>is a professional chess coach and FIDE National Instructor with 20 years of experience. He started teaching chess in primary schools, organizing lessons in chess clubs, private classes, and online teaching. Kesaris quickly made a name for himself by publishing practical strategies that new players can use to improve their chess.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chapter 1 &#8211; Thinking System<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 Let&#8217;s Develop Together Your Winning Thinking System<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 02 &#8211; Typical Mistakes<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 Plan vs Tactics<br \/>\nLesson 2 \u2013 How to Avoid Premature Attacks?<br \/>\nLesson 3 \u2013 Be Aware of Opponents Threats<br \/>\nLesson 4 \u2013 Playing Without a Plan<br \/>\nLesson 5 \u2013 How to Deal With Tension<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 03 &#8211; How to Find Weaknesses and Target?<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 Safety of the King<br \/>\nLesson 2 \u2013 Pawn Structure Talks!<br \/>\nLesson 3 \u2013 Create Weaknesses<br \/>\nLesson 4 \u2013 Perform Typical Ideas According to Pawn Structure<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 04 &#8211; Chess Understanding<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 What to Do Out of the Opening?<br \/>\nLesson 2 \u2013 Modify the Plan Accordance to the Position<br \/>\nLesson 3 \u2013 Keep the Breaks<br \/>\nLesson 4 \u2013 Use Positional Advantages<br \/>\nLesson 5 \u2013 How to Identify Critical Moments of the Game?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 05 &#8211; Improvement \u2013 Strength The Position<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 Improving Your Worst Piece<br \/>\nLesson 2 \u2013 Improve the Positions of Your Pieces<br \/>\nLesson 3 \u2013 Correct Exchange of the Pieces<br \/>\nLesson 4 \u2013 Maneuvering | Stop &#8211; Use Tactics<br \/>\nLesson 5 \u2013 Restricting Enemy Pieces<br \/>\nLesson 6 \u2013 How to Squeeze Your Opponents<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 06 &#8211; Practical Tips<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 Lond Term Plan &#8211; Look Deeper in the Position<br \/>\nLesson 2 \u2013 Break the Positional Bind with Tactics<br \/>\nLesson 3 \u2013 Stealing and Robbery<br \/>\nLesson 4 \u2013 The Second Weakness<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 07 &#8211; Prophylaxis<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 Ask what your opponent would like to do?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapter 08 &#8211; Your Powerful Breakthrough to Strong Player<\/strong><br \/>\nLesson 1 \u2013 How to Use The Space Advantage<br \/>\nLesson 2 \u2013 How to Solve Development Problems<br \/>\nLesson 3 \u2013 How to Play With Development Advantage<br \/>\nLesson 4 \u2013 How to Play Symmetrical Positions<br \/>\nLesson 5 \u2013 How to Win Against Isolated Queen Pawn<br \/>\nLesson 6 \u2013 How to Play in Worse Positions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This chess course contains eight different chapters that will help you think successfully during a chess game. 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