The Candidate Moves Method: Improving Selection in Calculation
Learn Grandmaster Alexander Kotov's candidate moves method: brainstorming options before calculating deeply to eliminate tunnel vision.
Calculation — Chess Guides
4 free chess guides tagged “Calculation” — read them all on LocalChess, then practice on the free board.
How to Calculate Variations Deeply and Accurately
Master calculation techniques in chess: forcing moves first, candidate tree visualization, and avoiding blunders at the end of variations.
Triangulation in Chess Endgames: Losing a Move to Win
Discover triangulation in king and pawn endgames: how to move your king in a triangle to pass the turn back to your opponent and gain opposition.
What is Zwischenzug? The Power of In-Between Moves
Learn the tactical concept of Zwischenzug (in-between move), inserting intermediate checks or threats to turn exchanges in your favor.