{"id":18810,"date":"2024-07-29T13:41:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=18810"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:03:28","slug":"complete-tournament-preparation-with-im-david-fitzsimons","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/complete-tournament-preparation-with-im-david-fitzsimons\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Tournament Preparation with IM David Fitzsimons"},"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=\"Complete Tournament Preparation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/949957881?h=f05f45b50e&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Complete Tournament Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>The most dominant chess players have a secret\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Every time they stun the World with yet another brilliant performance, we only see the top of the iceberg.<\/p>\n<p>The result. The victory. The new Elo record. The Gold medal.<\/p>\n<p>What we don\u2019t see is the most important part.<\/p>\n<p>The preparation.<\/p>\n<p>In this brand-new course, Complete Tournament Preparation, IM David Fitzsimons reveals the 4-step process to get you ready for the best performance of your lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are competing in a local Club Championship or a major Open\u2026 just follow David\u2019s VERY detailed preparation manual and play at your best when it matters most!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/fd502c36-350a-4f15-90e9-9d14c896343d.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1716567947&amp;Signature=f7bec597f0498f647297afd1228003e5ec5cbe48\" width=\"442\" height=\"264\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Here\u2019s what you are going to learn:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The 6-Step Method for Game Analysis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 IM Fitzsimons reveals a precise algorithm that he and many other top players rely on. This will be a big eye-opener into your inner strengths and weaknesses. AND you\u2019ll also learn how to plug the holes in your game. (Chapters 1-2)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating an Opening Repertoire from Scratch<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 IM Fitzsimons provides you with an opening preparation blueprint that you can copy and use at your convenience. David deep dives into 1.d4, 1.e4, 1.c4, 1.Nf3 openings as well as some \u2018systems\u2019. (Chapters 3-6)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 Types of Opponents and How to Prepare for Each<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 David shares \u2018insider\u2019 opening preparation tips based on the type of opponent you are expected to play. Incorporate this into your training routine and you should expect to get an extra edge in MANY of your games. (Chapters 7-8)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secrets of Middlegame Preparation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In this 5-hour section, IM Fitzsimons focuses on improving your tactics, strategy, and positional chess \u2013 at once! This very approach proved to be very effective with his private students for getting maximum results in a minimum amount of time. Needless to say, this section comes loaded with tactical and positional exercises. (Chapters 9-14)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endgame Theory<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 David gives you a 3.5-hour crash course on endgame preparation. He focuses on theoretical as well as practical endings and teaches how to get the most out of your endgame even if you forgot all the theory! (Chapters 15-19)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/1752766c-3ff0-4dd3-95bf-a64b95a4f0f6.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1716569114&amp;Signature=02836e4bf98b5cf8d64b9c451f5cf2ac9dc983ac\" width=\"449\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<p>IM Fitzsimons wants you to have truly the best tournament preparation course. That\u2019s why he also included some of the exclusive bonuses like\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PGN Vault \u2013 Fully commented, game-by-game PGN files packed with advanced theory and ideas for those willing to do whatever it takes to get that win!<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive Summary \u2013 IM Fitzsimons recorded a video summary so you can quickly recap everything covered in the course in under 40-mins! And you get an e-book version as well.<\/li>\n<li>Recommended Reading List \u2013 IM Fitzsimon has handpicked 37 top books (listed by theme) for you that every aspiring Chess Champion must read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This huge 15-hour Complete Tournament Preparation course comes loaded with everything you\u2019ll need to successfully play your next tournament. And it will make you a much better chess player in the process.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Outline:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chapter 1 Analyzing Your Games part I<br \/>\nChapter 2 Analyzing Your Games part II<br \/>\nChapter 3 Opening Preparation Approach and 1. e4 Overview<br \/>\nChapter 4 Opening Preparation 1. d4 Overview<br \/>\nChapter 5 Opening Preparation 1. c4 and 1. Nf3 Overview<br \/>\nChapter 6 Opening Preparation System Openings<br \/>\nChapter 7 Opening Preparation Preparing for Predictable Opponents<br \/>\nChapter 8 Opening Preparation Preparing for Unpredictable Opponents<br \/>\nChapter 9 Middlegame Preparation Tactical Devices<br \/>\nChapter 10 Middlegame Preparation Missed Brilliancy Prizes<br \/>\nChapter 11 Middlegame Preparation Classic Games<br \/>\nChapter 12 Middlegame Preparation Classic Games in Practice<br \/>\nChapter 13 Middlegame Preparation Positional Exercises part I<br \/>\nChapter 14 Middlegame Preparation Positional Exercises part II<br \/>\nChapter 15 Endgame Preparation Theory in Practice<br \/>\nChapter 16 Endgame Preparation Studies in Practice<br \/>\nChapter 17 Endgame Preparation Complex Rook Endings<br \/>\nChapter 18 Endgame Preparation Endgame Technique part I<br \/>\nChapter 19 Endgame Preparation Endgame Technique part II<br \/>\nChapter 20 General Advice<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p><strong>IM David Fitzsimons (2416 FIDE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>David Fitzsimons is an International Master from Ireland. He achieved this title in 2018 having reached a peak rating of 2416 in 2015, and scoring his three IM norms in consecutive seasons of the Four Nations Chess League (4NCL) from 2016 \u2013 2018. He became the first and only Irish player to win an international open event, the inaugural Summer Prague Open in 2014, and has won numerous tournaments and national and regional titles in classical chess, rapid, and blitz. He has played for Ireland in two Olympiads (2010 and 2018) and has been selected to represent Ireland again at the upcoming Moscow Olympiad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this course, Complete Tournament Preparation, IM David Fitzsimons reveals the 4-step process to get you ready for the best performance of your lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31424,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Complete Tournament Preparation with IM David Fitzsimons - 365Chess<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this course, Complete Tournament Preparation, IM David Fitzsimons reveals the 4-step process to get you ready for the best performance of your lifetime.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/complete-tournament-preparation-with-im-david-fitzsimons\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Complete Tournament Preparation with IM David Fitzsimons - 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