First, let me remind you of the special offers weâre providing you with on our new course âMaster Chess Pattern …
Release of Master Chess Pattern Recognition
Today our new course âMaster Chess Pattern Recognitionâ is released. Knowing what patterns are is pretty simple; all those things …
RCA Next Course About Pattern Recognition
A few days ago we published the video lesson on one of the most controversial chess games in the history …
Your Opinion for RCAâs Next Course + Accelerated Benko Gambit
I hope you had a great 2019 and that youâre having a good start in 2020. We celebrate Christmas and …
Happy New Year + Prophylactic Thinking
First, we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused because the RCA shop was not working. For that reason, we have extended …
Grigory Serper vs Ioannis Nikolaidis â Immortal Chess Sacrifice
First, let me remind you that 3 days have gone by in the special offers period, 24 Dec. to 1 …
Merry Christmas from RCA + Win 1-hour Skype Session with GM Igor Smirnov!
RCA wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May your world be filled with warmth and good cheer this …
Release of âGambits Against the Frenchâ
One of the solid and resilient chess openings for Black is the French Defense, which is characterized by the moves …
Shocking Chess Game: Whiteâs First 17 Moves Are All Pawn Moves!
Before getting to this immortal pawns game, Iâd like to share with you something very important. I hope you know …
Cyber Monday Special Offers + Short-term and Long-term Advantages
As you may know, we are providing all the RCA courses with a huge 30% discount to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. …
Celebrate Thanksgiving with RCA to Support This Cause!
Itâs Thanksgiving Day and we wanted to celebrate it with you. But before that, to those who donât know about …
Puzzles 2.0 â Improve Your Tactics and Visualization Skills!
Solving chess puzzles are a lot of fun, but also an excellent tool to improve oneâs game. Amongst other skills, …
Survey for Next RCA Chess Course
Weâre on a rollercoaster last month (October) as we released two courses, âHow to Find Positional Chess Sacrificesâ by IM …
The Most Beautiful Checkmating Attack in Chess
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount Iâm providing you with on the new course âAttack and …
Journey of GM Igor Smirnov and the RCA in 2019
Before getting into the journey, let me remind you of the new course that I have created for you âAttack …
GM Igor Smirnovâs Birthday and New Course âAttack and Winâ
Today, 28 October, is a very special day for me because it is my birthday! 😊 Itâs my 32nd birthday …
Decline the Opponentâs Sacrifice â Make a Counter-Sacrifice
First, let me remind you of the huge 30% discount Iâm providing you with our new course âHow to Find …
Release of âHow to Find Positional Chess Sacrificesâ
Today our new course âHow to Find Positional Chess Sacrificesâ by IM Asaf Givon, the favourite guest coach for most …
RCA Next Course About Positional Sacrifice
âThere are two types of sacrifices: correct ones and mineâ, said Mikhail Tal, one of the greatest masters of sacrifices …
Top 7 Most Shocking Blunders And Giveaway Winners
First, I would like to inform you that the RCA YouTube Giveaway â a Giveaway contest which was conducted to …
RCA YouTube Channel 50K Subscribers â Giveaway!
I am very happy to say that the RCA YouTube Channel has got more than 50,000 subscribers â this is …
The Trompowsky Attack – Vaganian Gambit
First, let me remind you of the massive discount weâre providing you with on our newly launched course âThe Trompowsky …
Release of âThe Trompowsky Attack Packageâ
The Trompowsky Attack begins with the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, and it is a popular alternative for White after Blackâs …
RCA Next Course About the Trompowsky Attack
It would be really cool to catch our opponents off guard in the game of chess. How great it would …
Release of âThe Secrets of Strong Playersâ
Today our new course âThe Secrets of Strong Playersâ is released! As I said earlier, I am the author of …
Teaser of the RCA Chess Course âThe Secrets of Strong Playersâ
In our previous blog-post Iâd informed you about RCAâs next chess course âThe Secrets of Strong Playersâ, from which you …
What Makes a Strong Chess Player Strong?
I have often said that strong chess players win slowly, but surely. In other words, strong chess players, titled players, …
5 Best Tips for Effective Chess Calculation
First, Iâd like to remind you of the special offers Iâm providing you with in honour of the International Chess …
Happy International Chess Day â Celebrate with RCA!
I wish you all a very Happy International Chess Day! 😊 This day gives us so much positivity and an …
GM Igor Smirnovâs âAsk Me Anythingâ Live on Instagram!
Itâs been a long time since I talked to you all, I mean literally. Thatâs why, Iâve decided to find …
Now You can Follow RCA on Instagram!
I am very happy to inform that RCA has made its entry into one of the most popular social media …
How to Attack/Defend Backward Pawns in Rook Endgames?
Before getting into the lesson, first weâd like to apologize to you for the inconvenience caused as our site went …
Release of âTop Secrets in Rook Endgamesâ Chess Course
The rook endgame is one of the complex phases of a chess game, even for the most experienced players. They …
RCA’s Next Course + That Deadly Rook on the Seventh Rank!
Rook Endings are one of the most common and most important endings in chess. And since it comes in the …
Release of âThought Process Errorsâ Chess Course
Today the RCAâs new chess course âThought Process Errorsâ by Dan Heisman (favourite guest coach for most of you) is …
RCA Chess Course About Thought Process
In the previous lesson, we discussed about how a chess player usually thinks during a chess game. To be more …
Success Stories: Testimonials from RCA Students
First, Iâd like to remind you of the special gift Iâve provided you with. You can get our top-recommended courses …
Special Gift + RCA Recommended Courses
In the previous blog-post, I shared with you 10 tips to improve your chess game and achieve better results, because …
Release of the RCA Course âMastering Piece Coordination and Planningâ
In chess, it is important to place your pieces in active squares, to coordinate them together and to find an …
RCA New Course + Magnus Carlsen Crushing Anish Giri
In the last few blog-posts, we have been discussing about a very important topic in chess â piece coordination. And …
RCA YouTube Channel 5 Million Views Celebration!
The RCA YouTube channel was started about 7 years ago and we have uploaded over 100 free video lessons over …
Release of âExchange Pieces like a Proâ
Which pieces to keep and which to exchange is one of the most important questions in chess. Less experienced players …
How to Exchange Chess Pieces Effectively?
A few days ago, we republished one of our video lessons from the past about the strategy of exchanging your …
RCA Next Course Will Be Decided by You!
I hope the year 2019 has started well for you. We sure want to make this year great for you …
Release of âMikhail Talâs Magic Revealedâ
Today our new course âMikhail Talâs Magic Revealedâ, authored by myself, GM Igor Smirnov, and the RCA guest coach, Mato Jelic, is released. The only …
Happy New Year and More Details About the New Course
I wish you a very Happy New Year on behalf of the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) Team! May 2019 be …
RCAâs New Course about Mikhail Tal!
First, I’d like to apologize for any inconvenience caused because our shop might have faced some issues due to over …
Feedback from an RCA Student
Recently, I received a message from an RCA student, Albrecht, and I would like to share it with you today. …
RCA Wishes You a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Ho Ho Ho, itâs that time of the year! I wish you a Merry Christmas and very Happy Holidays on …
5 Lessons I Have Learned from 25 Years in Chess
First, Iâd like to remind you of the special offers Iâm providing you with in honor of my birthday (on …
My Birthday Celebration and Interesting Photos!
Today (28 October) is my birthday and as I always do, Iâd like to celebrate this special day with you. …
My New Website
In this 2-minute video I talk about my new personal development website. Check out what it is, and how it …
Chess Opening Traps in the Sicilian Defense (Part-2)
First, Iâd like to remind you of the special offers on our new course âMaster Sicilian Pawn Structuresâ by IM …
Release of âMaster Sicilian Pawn Structuresâ
The day is finally here â the launch of RCAâs new chess course âMaster Sicilian Pawn Structuresâ by IM Mateusz …
Master the Sicilian Defense with RCAâs New Chess Course!
A few days ago, Iâve informed you (in the article Chess Tactics in the Sicilian Defense) that the RCAâs next …
The RCA Student Ashwin Subramanian becomes ACO World Champion!
Ashwin Subramanian is a 40-year old engineering manager in Intel Corporation. He participated in the World Amateur Chess Organization (ACO) …
RCA Survey â New Chess Course
I hope you liked my latest chess course â7 Keys to Victoryâ, which was released about 10 days ago. If …
Reasons Why You Should Study the â7 Keys to Victoryâ Course
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount Iâm providing you with on our new course â7 Keys …
Release of 7 Keys to Victory
Today is the day âthe RCAâs new chess course â7 Keys to Victoryâ is released! In this comprehensive chess course, …
More Details about RCAâs Next Chess Course
The RCAâs next chess course â7 Keys to Victoryâ, which is authored by myself (GM Igor Smirnov), will be launched …
Why should you study the course âMastering the Middlegame in Kasparovâs Styleâ?
First, let me remind of the special offers Iâm providing you with on our new course âMastering the Middlegame in …
Release of âMastering the Middlegame in Kasparovâs Styleâ
Garry Kasparov is one of the best players in the world, or probably the best. He dominated in chess for …
Importance of Studying the Games of Garry Kasparov
In the previous article, we saw some amazing positional pawn sacrifices of Garry Kasparov, and how Kasparovâs learning from his …
Release of RCA Chess Course âHow to Beat Stronger Opponentsâ
At a certain stage of your chess development, you are faced with the question âHow to beat a stronger opponent?â …
How to Beat Stronger Opponents?
Today, there is an overabundance of chess books, DVDs, and other educational materials. Thatâs why almost every chess player knows …
Summary of the Top-3 RCA Lessons in 2017
Today Iâd like to provide you with something special â a PDF that contains the summary of the Top-3 RCA …
What Can You Learn from âConverting Your Advantage into a Full Pointâ?
First, Iâd like to remind you of the special offer weâre providing you with on our new course âConverting Your …
Release of âConverting Your Advantage into a Full Pointâ
Today is doubly special here in RCA â first and foremost, I wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from RCA!
Ho Ho Ho, RCA wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year in advance! đ May …
What is RCAâs Next Chess Course About?
2017 is going to end, and I wanted to share with you something important. Many RCA students have been asking …
Celebrate Cyber Monday with RCA!
During this month (November), some of you might have experienced problems in purchasing RCA courses. We apologize for any inconvenience …
The Best RCA Courses are Now Available for Mac Users!
For the past few years, some of our students using Mac computers (iPad, iPhone, Mac notebook) were asking for RCA …
What Do you Want to Learn from the Next RCA Course?
Itâs the time again for us to ask YOUR opinion on what you want to learn from the next RCA …
RCA 8th anniversary celebration: GM Igor Smirnov LIVE on Facebook
On the occasion of the RCA 8th year anniversary, Tuesday, 7 November, I will be doing a Facebook LIVE video.
9 Funny Photos of GM Igor Smirnov
First, Iâd like to remind you of the special 30% discount Iâm providing you with on all RCA products. Simply …
My 30th birthday celebration
As some of you may know, today (28 October) is my birthday. First, Iâd like to share with you a …
Release of RCA chess course âPractical Endgamesâ
Today our new course âPractical Endgames â play endgame like a titled playerâ is released! In this course, IM Asaf …
Is it possible to play endings like a titled player?
Really, is it possible to play the endgame stage like a titled player (or a Grandmaster)? Over the last few …
Implement Fischerâs crystal-clear style in your chess games!
Today Iâd like to remind you of the special and massive 30% discount weâre providing you with on our new …
Release of âPlay like Fischerâ course!
The wait is over â our new course âPlay like Fischerâ is released today! Itâs an opportunity for you to …
Why should you study the course âPlay like Fischerâ?
Today our new course âPlay like Fischerâ is released. Itâs a great opportunity for you to learn from the former …
Bobby Fischer â 7 facts and quotes
The eleventh World Chess Champion, Bobby Fischer, is considered to be the greatest chess player of all time. He showed …
15 best chess tips from top lessons of RCA in 2017
Itâs hard to believe that weâve already passed seven months of this year â time flies. đ During the first …
Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion for a reason!
Is there any chess player in the world who wouldnât be curious to learn from the Norwegian chess prodigy, the …
Everything about our course âMagnus Carlsen: The Journey of a World Championâ
Iâm very happy to inform you that our new course âMagnus Carlsen: The Journey of a World Championâ will be …
What you can learn from our course about Magnus Carlsen?
A few days ago, I shared with you the teaser video of our upcoming chess course âMagnus Carlsen: The Journey …
Release of the course âFrom opening to middlegameâ
The day is finally here â our new course âFrom opening to middlegameâ is released today! This course deals with …
Teaser video of our next course âFrom opening to middlegameâ
First, Iâm very glad to inform you that our next course âFrom opening to middlegameâ by our guest coach IM …
Transition from the opening to the middlegame
One of the biggest problems many chess players face is that they often fail to realize the transition that occurs …
What do RCA students say?
First Iâd like to remind you of the RCA Facebook âLike and Commentâ contest weâre conducting on our RCA Facebook …
Get GM Igor Smirnovâs best collection of premium videos for FREE!
In recent times many of my students had requested for me to provide them (and also you) with instructive video …
Learn how to analyze chess games like a PRO!
Recently we encouraged you to submit your chess games in a blog-post and informed that we’ll analyze the game(s) that …
Introduction to the Grunfeld defense
First, Iâd like to remind you that you can get our new course âMaster the Grunfeld defense as Blackâ with …
Release of âMaster the Grunfeld defense as Blackâ
Our new course âMaster the Grunfeld defense as Blackâ is released today! The Grunfeld defense is one of the most …
Everything you need to know about âMaster the Grunfeld Defense as Blackâ
First, let me announce that our upcoming course âMaster the Grunfeld Defense as Blackâ will be released on Wednesday, 5 …
Master the Grunfeld defense as Black â teaser
In the previous article, I informed you about our upcoming course âMaster the Grunfeld defense as Blackâ. Today Iâd like …
How to analyze your chess game?
In a recent survey we conducted, one of the students asked the following question: âHow to analyze my own chess …
What can you learn from our course âCrushing the Kingâ?
Today is the LAST chance for you to get our new course âCrushing the Kingâ with the special 20% discount. …
âCrushing the Kingâ â free preview and offer reminder
First, Iâd like to remind you that you can get our new course âCrushing the Kingâ with a special 20% …
Release of the chess course âCrushing the Kingâ
Today is the day â our new course âCrushing the Kingâ is released! If you want to improve your attacking …
Everything you need to know about our course âCrushing the Kingâ
In the previous article, I shared with you the teaser video of the course. Now let me share some more …
âCrushing the Kingâ â an attacking chess course
In recent times, we discussed a lot about one of the most important and basic strategies in chess â attack. …
What would you like to study from Remote Chess Academy?
Remote Chess Academy (RCA) is growing and we always strive to give the best to our students (you). In an …
Remote Chess Academy: new and improved
As we mentioned in the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) Facebook page and as you may have noticed, the RCA site …
Release of the âDefending Championâ chess course
The day has finally come â today weâve released our new chess course âDefending Championâ! If you want to strengthen …
GM Igor Smirnovâs Holiday spirits Part-2
Our new chess course âDefending Championâ has been released today. If you want to strengthen your defensive skills and stop …
Celebrate the Holiday Season with RCA!
Remote Chess Academy (RCA) wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! đ
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
First, let me remind you about the Christmas special offer weâre providing you with: get a massive 30% discount on …
Everything you need to know about our chess course âDefending Championâ
First, Iâm glad to announce that our upcoming chess course âDefending Championâ will be released on Wednesday, 28 December. đ …
Which opening would you like to study in the next RCA course?
Yes, it is that time again! We are going to prepare another major chess course. đ We are planning to …
RCA chess courses are effective: proven!
Today is the LAST chance for you to grab our special offer in honour of the World Chess Championship match …
Special 40% discount in honour of the World Chess Championship
Let me remind you that weâre providing you with a really, really massive 40% discount on all the RCA comprehensive …
Improve your middlegame and comprehensive knowledge in chess
The World Chess Championship 2016 between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin is really a spectacle, as we have witnessed some …
7 years of Remote Chess Academy!
Today, 7 November, is the 7th anniversary of the Remote Chess Academy (RCA). We take this moment to thank all …
My 10 birthday photos that will make you smile!
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount Iâm providing you with on all RCA products to celebrate …
GM Igor Smirnov celebrates Diwali Festival!
First, I wish all my students and friends from India (and everyone who celebrates it) a very Happy Diwali! đ
GM Igor Smirnovâs birthday â special offers
Itâs my birthday today â a really special day for me, as I am in a very positive and happy …
Facebook contest winners and milestone celebration
First, let me thank everyone for participating in the RCA Facebook âLike and Winâ Contest. We had more than 200 …
RCA Affiliate Program â new updates
Today, I have some very exciting news for you â a few interesting changes and cool updates have been made …
RCA Facebook Contest â reminder
Today, Iâd like to remind you of the exciting RCA Facebook âLike and Winâ Contest â it is a Facebook …
RCA Facebook Contest
Weâve some exciting news today – Remote Chess Academy (RCA) “Like and Win” Facebook contest is here now!
Chess is cool and fun: PROVEN!
First, let me remind you that we’re conducting a survey for you to let us know your thoughts about our upcoming …
Your opinion on the next RCA course
My students always ask me to keep updating them with the latest news about RCA. For instance, one of my …
Upgrade your âThinking Systemâ!
Today we have some really great news â one of our top-selling (and cheapest) products âMy Thinking Systemâ, a premium …
30% discount on RCA comprehensive courses â reminder
To make progress in chess, and to do so consistently, you need to have a strong understanding and a comprehensive …
Crossword contest winners and special discount
Iâm very glad to say that the first ever âRCA Crossword Contestâ went really well. We had over hundreds of …
Chess Crossword Contest
Today, I have some unexpected and amazing news. My wife, Alyona, has prepared a âchess surpriseâ for you. đ This …
Final day of special discount on the new course
Today is the LAST chance for you to get our new course âWinning the Middlegameâ with a massive 30% discount …
Review by a former world number 5 chess player
First, let me remind you of the amazing special offers weâve provided you with to celebrate the launch of the …
Launch of âWinning the Middlegameâ
Today is the day â the much-awaited course âWinning the Middlegameâ is released today! đ This course was born after …
Join GM Igor Smirnovâs âAsk Me Anythingâ Event
Finally, itâs time for my âAsk Me Anythingâ (AMA) event on the RCA Facebook page. Visit the RCA Facebook page …
GM Igor Smirnovâs âAsk Me Anythingâ Event
First, Iâm very glad to inform you that our forthcoming course âWinning the Middlegameâ will be released on Wednesday, 17 …
Winning the Middlegame â Teaser and Pre-Registration
A few days ago, I informed you that our upcoming course will be called âWinning the Middlegameâ and is about …
30% discount on middlegame chess courses
Today, Iâd like to remind you of the huge 30% discount weâre providing you with on RCAâs two middlegame chess …
Improve your middlegame skills
Almost every chess player would have come across this question â âWhat to do in a middlegame?â. While the question …
Special 25% discount on selected RCA courses â reminder
Today, Iâd like to remind you of the special 25% discount weâre providing you with on the following RCA products:
Make a quick progress in chess
Recently, we published for you, a guide called âChess Rules â The Ultimate Guide for Beginnersâ. We noticed several hundreds …
The ultimate chess guide for beginners
Learning basic chess rules will help you build a strong foundation in chess. At their beginner stages, many students do …
A unique chance to get GM Igor Smirnovâs premium video for FREE
First, let me remind you of the massive 30% discount weâre providing you with, to celebrate the launch of the …
Launch of RCAâs new shop and special offers
A few days ago, I announced that the RCA shop would be improved with regard to design and interface, and …
RCA new shop is coming soon!
Today, I have some great news for you. Weâve been thinking about improving the design and interface of the RCA …
Study the chess course created by YOU
Yes, it is that time again: we are going to prepare another major course. Please take part in a survey …
Special 30% discount on opening courses – reminder
First, I want to remind you of the special 30% discount Iâve provided you with on all the opening products …
Get a 30% discount on our opening products
A few days ago, we launched a FREE e-book for you called âChess Opening Fundamentalsâ. This e-book is a collection …
New E-book: Chess Opening Fundamentals
When you come to play a chess game, it’s important to start it properly. Otherwise, you risk falling into an …
Informative feedback on the new course by an RCA student
So you want to get better at chess and need proper training that can move you to the next level. …
Intro video to Grandmasterâs Secrets â second edition
First, Iâd like to inform you of an objective and informative review of the new course âGrandmasterâs Secrets â second …
The Grandmasterâs Secrets â second edition
When the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) started some years back, the first course I created was the âGrandmasterâs Secretsâ. Thousands …
Meet me personally â reminder
A few days ago, I informed you that Iâm planning my next trips to other countries to conduct several seminars. …
A chance for you to meet GM Igor Smirnov personally
You might have studied a lot of my lessons on the Internet. However, it would be much cooler to meet …
Special gift voucher â final reminder
A few days ago, I announced that a special gift voucher worth $15 on all RCA products would be provided …
Give your feedback about our courses in Udemy and get a cool gift!
A few weeks ago, during the holiday season, we released a couple of new courses âYour Top Chess Questions, Answeredâ …
Make money online with the RCA Affiliate Program
Some time ago, our Affiliate Program Manager, Aggelos Kesaris, presented to you an article about the RCA Affiliate Program (AP). …
Important news regarding the new course
Today, Iâd like to inform you that my seminar in Vellore, âThe Art of Planningâ, has been added to my …
Announcement of special prize winners
Today, I will announce the winners of the special prizes! We had one student, Rasmus L. from Denmark, who was …
Top chess lessons of 2015 and how to study courses in Udemy
First, I want to remind you of the special offers. During this Holiday Season, we have released two new courses …
Happy New Year and release of new course
First, on behalf of the entire Remote Chess Academy (RCA) team, let me wish you a very happy and prosperous …
âThink, Plan and Winâ â preview and more news
First, Iâd like to share some important information with you. Today, weâve released our new course, âThink, Plan and Winâ, …
Special offers reminder and announcement of prizes
In this article, Iâd like to remind you of the special offers in honor of the Holiday Season. First, you …
Merry Christmas, release of the new course, and special offers
Finally, itâs Christmas time! I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! đ And the new course, …
âYour Top Chess Questions, Answeredâ â preview
First, let me remind you, for the LAST time, of pre-registration for my upcoming course âYour Top Chess Questions, Answeredâ. …
Pre-registration reminder and glimpse of my seminar in India
First, Iâd like to remind you of pre-registration for our upcoming course, âYour Top Chess Questions, Answeredâ. This contains my …
Christmas countdown and details of RCAâs next course
The days are running by and we have about 10 left until Christmas â so let the countdown begin! đ To …
Happy Diwali and more photos from my trip to India
Once again, let me wish a very Happy Diwali to everyone who celebrates this festival! Let it bring you more …
Feedback from a student who attend my seminar in Vellore
Recently, I received feedback from one of my students, Joshua, who attended my seminar in Vellore, India on 17 October. …
New chess opening mini-course â Nimzo-Indian Defense
Iâm very happy to announce that we have released a new mini-course. It is called the âNimzo-Indian Defenseâ and was …
Review of âKiller Endgames Part-2â by the RCA Academy Manager
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount Iâm providing you with, in honour of my birthday (28 …
My birthday and exciting offers!
Itâs 28 October – my birthday, and ironically, Iâm turning 28 today! đ As usual, in honour of my birthday, …
More news and photos from my past seminars
As I promised, today, I am going to share with you, more information and photos from my past seminars in …
GM Igor Smirnov’s seminar in Thrissur
Firstly, Iâd like to invite you to my upcoming live seminar in India. It will take place in Thrissur on …
GM Igor Smirnov's seminar in Thrissur
Firstly, Iâd like to invite you to my upcoming live seminar in India. It will take place in Thrissur on …
Impressions from my past seminars
Today, I’d like to share with you impressions and some photos from my first two seminars that took place in …
We have improved our Remote Chess Academy homepage!
Today, Iâd like to inform you of recent changes weâve made to the home page of the Remote Chess Academy …
Lecture details and how to register in Vellore paying by cash
First, let me remind you of my upcoming seminar in Vellore. As I’ve informed you already, it will be a …
Get your ticket for GM Igor Smirnovâs seminar in Vellore
As you might be aware, I am going to host several of my seminars in different cities in India. Iâm …
Attend GM Igor Smirnov's seminar in India
Today, I have some great news for you. Iâm going to bring my seminars to India. đ Itâs a great …
How I defeated Fabiano Caruana in a blitz game!
<<Get the book now>> Talking about my new book A Promoted Pawn: My Chess Journey, this all started from a …
Review of my book by an International Master
First, let me remind you of the special offers on my new book, A Promoted Pawn: My Chess Journey. As …
Release of my new book â âA Promoted Pawnâ â and review from a student
Iâm very happy to announce that my new book, A Promoted Pawn: My Chess Journey, has been released today! This …
What can you learn from my upcoming chess book?
What does it take to become a strong chess player? While you think about that, let me tell you that …
Pre-registration for my book and the Art of Planning in Chess
To start with, Iâve great news â my upcoming book, A Promoted Pawn: My Chess Journey, will be released within …
What can you learn from the 2012 World Chess Championship match between Anand and Gelfand?
I recently watched a chess documentary called âAlbum 61â. It is about the Anand-Gelfand World Chess Championship 2012 match and …
Talk about chess and earn money
Hey friends, I am Aggelos Kesaris, Affiliate Program Manager of the Remote Chess Academy (RCA). Iâm very glad to talk …
My live seminar in India
Today I have sudden but pleasant news: Iâm going to conduct my first live seminar in India soon. đ I …
GM Igor Smirnovâs review of âKiller Endgamesâ and âKiller Grand Prixâ
First, let me remind you of the special 40% discount that Iâve provided you with on the latest releases â …
Chess learning made easy and important announcement
Recently, lots of students have asked me to adapt my courses for IPad/IPhone, tablet computers, etc. Iâve just found a …
How GM Igor Smirnov helped win a game against a Grandmaster
First, let me remind you of our new chess opening course, the âBogo-Indian Defenseâ (LINK) and the special offers. You …
Fantastical chess defense and important announcement
First of all, let me remind you about the survey that weâre conducting to know your opinion about our existing …
New survey and important discussion about chess openings
In my previous article, I wrote that something âcoolâ related to openings was coming soon. And today, Iâd like to …
RCA Studentâs Feedback
Recently, I received feedback from one of my students. The student has shared his amazing experience after he studied my …
Happy International Chess Day and GM Igor Smirnovâs AMA event
Today, 20 July, is the 91st anniversary of the founding of FIDE in Paris, France, in 1924. Since 1966, this …
GM Igor Smirnovâs new book
Today, Iâd like to share with you some great news. Some time ago, one of our students placed the following …
International Chess Week
First, let me remind you of the next RCA webinar âWebinar in Defenseâ, which will be conducted by IM Valeri …
Webinar in Defense by IM Valeri Lilov
A first-time experience is always very special for us. In this vein, I conducted the first-ever RCA webinar on the …
Chess calculation training
First, let me remind you of the recent survey that I published for you. Please help us understand your needs …
GM Smirnovâs review about the new chess courses
A few days ago, we added a two guest authorâs courses to our RCA Shop. They are âPlay like Talâ …
Play like Tal and Killer Dragon
In my previous article (LINK), I told you that new premium videos would be added to our RCA shop very …
Play like Mikhail Tal
As of now, I can inform you that weâll be adding the premium video âPlay like Talâ by GM Simon …
RCA Student's Success
Iâm very excited today, as Iâm going to share with you the âhot newsâ from Remote Chess Academy. Before that, …
Special discount reminder and Pawn Sacrifice movie
First, let me remind you about the special 30% discount that Iâve provided you with on our new premium video, …
Middlegame Pawn Structures by GM Ivan Sokolov
In my previous article, I informed you that weâd have some new and interesting material in June. Thatâs why, today, …
Studentsâ favourite courses
Iâm very excited today because Iâve something special to share with you. First, let me clarify for you that we …
Game Festival – top 3 games of RCA students
Recently, I made the announcement that Iâll be conducting my webinar âPlay like Nakamuraâ on Saturday, 30 May at 3 …
RCA Game Festival winners and my next webinar
Itâs been a great month here at the Remote Chess Academy â yes, Iâm talking about the RCA Game Festival. …
RCA products at the best price
First, let me remind you of two important things: Today is the LAST chance for you to grab our products …
Important announcement â special offer, once again!
First, let me remind you that there are only three more days left for stage-2 of the RCA Game Festival …
How to beat Super GMs in Blitz Chess?
First, let me remind you of the massive 30% discount on all RCA products. Weâve extended the discount coupon validity …
How to purchase RCA products and important news
First, the latest date for submitting your votes for the RCA Game Festival winnersâ games will be Wednesday, 20 May. …
RCA Game Festival Stage-2
As I informed you before, stage-1 of our Game Festival (LINK) went by in a great manner. Guess what? đ …
Important announcement about our NEW site
First, Iâve really GREAT news for YOU today! As days go by, we reach our destination â yes, itâs our …
RCA Game Festival and Next webinar
Recently, I made the announcement that weâll be conducting our next game festival in the following days. As promised, Iâm …
Our new site, webinar bundle and important news
Firstly, Iâd like to introduce our NEW site (LINK) to you. Although you might have known about our new site …
How to play an opening?
Let me start the lesson with a question. Do you know what determines your WIN/LOSS in a chess game?
