THINK DIFFERENTLY
Beyond the piece count
When activity, squares and coordination matter more than material. Learn to evaluate the whole position.
What you’ll learn
- Assess compensation for material
- Compare practical and objective chances
- Follow the defender’s best resources
Before you begin: Comfortable reading algebraic notation and calculating short variations.
- 01 Study this game
What a rook is really worth · 15 min
- 02 Study this game
When practical pressure changes the game · 18 min
- 03 Study this game
Restriction makes room for a kingside plan · 15 min
- 04 Study this game
Réti’s flank play becomes central pressure · 15 min
- 05 Study this game
Activity in the heart of the position · 15 min
- 06 Study this game
Kasparov’s extraordinary pursuit · 20 min
Your transfer lesson. Try the first exercise without hints. Explain how the idea connects to the earlier games.