{"id":17924,"date":"2024-07-23T12:49:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17924"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:30:31","slug":"calculation-and-initiative-with-fm-yuriy-krykun","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/calculation-and-initiative-with-fm-yuriy-krykun\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculation and Initiative with FM Yuriy Krykun"},"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=\"Calculation and Initiative\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/932466241?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>Calculation and Initiative<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that calculation is one of the most important skills you can master.<\/p>\n<p>Most club players realize that\u2026 and spend TONs of time on solving tactics.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s great, but they are missing the most important ingredient\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>How to use calculation in real games?<\/h3>\n<p>You see even if you can find those \u201c<strong>mates-in-2<\/strong>\u201d it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll find that winning sequence in your next game.<\/p>\n<p>All club players can solve \u201c<strong>training puzzles<\/strong>\u201c, but in their games, they suddenly miss much simpler tactics!<\/p>\n<h3>Sounds familiar?<\/h3>\n<p>In this course, FM Yuriy Krykun reveals how 2400 rated players build their calculation skillset and most importantly how to effectively use this new skill in your games.<\/p>\n<p>It as a missing link between \u2018<strong>training puzzles<\/strong>\u2018 and \u2018<strong>real games<\/strong>\u2018.<\/p>\n<p>Your ability to get the initiative and control the game greatly depends on your calculation skills. At the same time, the calculation is much more effective if you go for positions with the initiative. That\u2019s why this course combines both elements together to arm you with the \u2018Calculation + Gaining Initiative\u2019 skillset.<\/p>\n<p>It is a hands-on course, meaning you\u2019ll need to actively \u201cinteract\u201d with the training, stop the video, think about the position, and follow the hints.<\/p>\n<p>And if you do, these 4-hours could lead to the best return on the time investment you\u2019ve EVER experienced in chess!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/ffbe82e6-3916-4bb8-91f2-e1a41113f53a.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1713184801&amp;Signature=b9185302b4a3edccea90f221b3ecd0f1deca120e\" width=\"464\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You will learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The calculation technique that ALL top players \u2018subconsciously\u2019 use and so will you!<\/li>\n<li>Searching for the most forcing moves in the position [FM Krykun set up a simple process for you to reuse!]<\/li>\n<li>How to take advantage of the move order in a tactical sequence [non-capturing replies and in-between moves]<\/li>\n<li>Common psychological traps and the best ways to avoid it<\/li>\n<li>Visualization and quality of decisions [short, but very important chapter]<\/li>\n<li>How to develop the initiative in simple positions [dynamic moves algorithm]<\/li>\n<li>Spotting the critical moment in the game and acing \u2018short-calculation\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Improve your calculation and learn to use it in your games\u2026 and you\u2019re on your way to the next rating bracket \u2013 or even skip one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/30879f7a-a384-448a-80b3-36a77d5b7ffa.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1713185110&amp;Signature=601ebb556ff6717a6a1852198c87ac84c54185d0\" width=\"473\" height=\"264\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>FM Yuriy Krykun (2382 ELO)<\/h3>\n<p>Is a Ukrainian FIDE master and member of the National Team with ELO of 2372 and IM norm. He played in many National and International tournaments, winning over 10 medals. Bronze medal winner in European U18 Championship. Full-time chess player, coach, and author of multiple publications.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>Chapter 1. Calculation and forcing moves<br \/>\nChapter 2. Move order matters<br \/>\nChapter 3. Stopping to see more<br \/>\nChapter 4. Threat as a forcing move<br \/>\nChapter 5. Short calculation is the core of the positional play<br \/>\nChapter 6. Dynamic play with opposite castled kings I<br \/>\nChapter 7. Dynamic play with opposite castled kings II<br \/>\nChapter 8. Developing the initiative in simple positions<br \/>\nChapter 9. Finding aggressive solutions in calm positions<br \/>\nChapter 10. Spotting the critical moment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your ability to get the initiative and control the game greatly depends on your calculation skills. 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