The "new" part is critical here. Older chess openings are being refuted by Stockfish 17. Smirnov has updated the lines to avoid the "Englund Gambit" traps and the "Jobava London" counters. He provides a PDF—memorize the first 5 moves of every line, and the rest is just logic.

This course offers a step-by-step tutorial on launching successful attacks. It helps you spot the preconditions necessary for an attack and shows you how to execute it with precision, turning a passive position into a winning assault.

: “I became the ACO World Champion after learning the system taught by Igor.”

The new version specifically focuses on and "The Hedgehog." Smirnov provides "plan cards" for each structure—printable PDFs that tell you exactly where your pieces should go. Verdict: Arguably the most important pure-strategy course in the bundle.

The bundle refers to a specific core curriculum curated from his extensive library at the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) . This collection provides a comprehensive system for progressing from amateur to master level, focusing on Smirnov's unique psychological and strategic thinking methods. Overview of the 9 Core Courses

While the specific numbering of his courses sometimes varies as new material is released, the core "All 9 Courses" collection represents his definitive "Super Pack." This content looks at what makes this collection unique, analyzing the curriculum designed to overhaul your chess understanding.

Spending less time on memorization and more on understanding.

Specifically designed for intermediate players (1600-2000 Elo) looking to bridge the gap and defeat masters by exploiting psychological and strategic vulnerabilities. Why Smirnov's Approach is Different

What makes Smirnov’s story particularly compelling is his . For years, he was stuck at a 1600 rating despite countless hours of dedicated practice. The breakthrough came when he began applying psychological principles to his training. By understanding how the human brain learns and retains chess concepts, he developed a unique training system that propelled him from 1600 to 2400 in just two years.