Remote Chess Academy

Instructional chess channel led by GM Igor Smirnov focused on practical improvement. Recurring content types include tactical patterns and calculation techniques, common-mistake prevention, concise rule-based strategic advice, and recommended opening systems/lines (practical, low-theory options and specific anti-Sicilian/London/Ruy Lopez ideas). Videos also use game examples and historical players to teach strategy and tactics, and some episodes target concrete rating goals (e.g., reaching 2000 ELO).

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Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 9 days
Publishing pace
Very regular
Publishing regularity
14 min
Average video duration
48 min
Published time per month

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