Today I’ll be sharing with you the 5 best chess opening traps for blitz and bullet chess games.
Magnus Carlsen Lost in Just 12 Moves! (Nimzo-Indian Defense Trick)
First let me remind you of the special offers we’re providing you with on our new course “How to Play …
Release of “How to Play the Nimzo with Doubled Pawns”
Today our new course “How to Play the Nimzo with Doubled Pawns” by GM Robert Hungaski is launched!
RCA’s course about the Nimzo-Indian Defense
In the previous lesson, we studied a very popular and interesting defense that gives equal chances for both White and …
Release of “10 Keys to Defense” Course
Today our new course “10 Keys to Defense” is launched and we are happy to collaborate with our new author, …
RCA Next Course about Defense
In the previous lesson, we learnt some important tips to defend a position from a strong attack. While attacking is …
Prisoner’s Gambit by Magnus Carlsen | Chess opening trick vs Anand
On behalf of the Remote Chess Academy Team, I wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! 😊 Hope …
GM Igor Smirnov’s Super Pack – Best Chess Courses
First, I’d like to share with you something important. From the time the RCA was started, I’ve created several courses …
Christmas Celebration + Golden Chess Rule
The Holiday Season is here and the RCA wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 😊
Kasparov Beat Karpov in WC Final with Double Fianchetto System
It’s been a couple of days since our course “Double Fianchetto System” by GM Sipke Ernst was launched. Let me …
Release of “Double Fianchetto System” Chess Course
Today our new course “Double Fianchetto System” is released, in which the author GM Sipke Ernst will teach you the …
Next Chess Course about an Opening System!
In my last video lesson, I shared with you the 6 best chess opening traps after White’s first move 1.e4. …
Celebrate Cyber Monday with RCA!
Do you usually get Monday morning sickness? Well, that’s not the case today – I’m going to help you beat …
Release of “Reti Opening Mastermind”
Today our new course “Reti Opening Mastermind” by IM Milovan Ratkovic is released. The Reti is a complete system for …
How Do Chess Grandmasters Think? Myths vs Truths
It’s my 33rd birthday today, 28 October, and I want to make it special by celebrating it with you. I’m …
The Shortest Game of Garry Kasparov’s Chess Career
Today we have opened the registration to our course “Calculate Till Mate”. The registration will be open for a week …
Release of “London System Mastermind”
Today our new course “London System Mastermind” by IM Milovan Ratkovic is released. The London System is a dangerous, yet …
RCA Chess Course About the London System
In case you haven’t checked our previous blog-post, we’re celebrating the milestone achievement of the RCA YouTube channel crossing 10 …
RCA YouTube Channel 10 Million Views Celebration!
About a year and a half ago, the RCA YouTube channel crossed the milestone of getting more than 5 million …
Release of “Winning Tactical Patterns”
Today our new course “Winning Tactical Patterns” by IM Asaf Givon is launched! In addition to learning the most important …
Release of “Opening Traps” Chess Course
As a chess player, nothing is worse than the embarrassment of resigning before the 10th move. It doesn’t matter which …
The GREATEST Queen Sacrifice by Tal + Invitation for You
First, let me remind you that you have 4 more days to register to our chess course “The Grandmaster’s Positional …
All Chess Strategy Explained – How to Win in Chess
Today we have launched the registration to our chess course “The Grandmaster’s Positional Understanding”. The registration is open for a …
Sicilian Pawn Structures by IM Mateusz Kolosowski – Live Stream
RCA conducted its second Live Stream on the RCA YouTube Channel on Friday, 10 July. It was done by our …
Anand Crushed Karjakin in Sicilian Najdorf + Next Live Stream
First, let me inform you that the RCA will conduct its second YouTube Live Stream on Friday, 10 July. This …
RCA YouTube Live Stream + the Power of the Bishop Pair
I am happy to announce that the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) will conduct its first ever live streaming on the …
How to Attack in Chess?
First, I’d like to remind you of the special offers we’re providing you with on our new course “Boleslavsky Pawn …
Release of Boleslavsky Pawn Structure
Today our new course “Boleslavsky Pawn Structure” is released. Studying pawn structures is more fruitful than memorizing opening moves. This …
Learn Chess Strategies that Grandmasters Use
In the previous lesson, we learnt the importance of pawn structures in chess; especially how they shape the game right …
Only Geniuses Can Solve This Chess Puzzle + Quarantine Mega Bundle
These are tough times for a lot of us due to the coronavirus outbreak. At the RCA, we understand that …
Checkmate with 2 Knights? + Giveaway
First, I’m very happy to inform you all that the RCA YouTube Channel has crossed more than 64K subscribers. I’d …
Kamsky Gambit – Sicilian Najdorf Variation
Before getting into the Kamsky Gambit in the Sicilian Najdorf variation, let me remind you of the special offer we’re …
Release of “Gambit Guide Bundle” + Cordel Gambit
Today we have released a new course called “Gambits Against The Sicilian, The French and The Ruy Lopez” from our …
The Power of Gambits in Chess
A gambit is when a player sacrifices material, usually a pawn, in the opening stage with the hope of achieving …
Chess Mobile App – Chess Puzzle Blitz
Today I am going to tell you about one of the most interesting chess mobile apps I came across recently …
Patterns of Positional Play
First, let me remind you of the special offers we’re providing you with on our new course “Master Chess Pattern …
Release of Master Chess Pattern Recognition
Today our new course “Master Chess Pattern Recognition” 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 RCA’s Next Course + Accelerated Benko Gambit
I hope you had a great 2019 and that you’re 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 – 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 “Gambits Against the French”
One of the solid and resilient chess openings for Black is the French Defense, which is characterized by the moves …
Shocking Chess Game: White’s First 17 Moves Are All Pawn Moves!
Before getting to this immortal pawns game, I’d 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!
It’s Thanksgiving Day and we wanted to celebrate it with you. But before that, to those who don’t know about …
Puzzles 2.0 – Improve Your Tactics and Visualization Skills!
Solving chess puzzles are a lot of fun, but also an excellent tool to improve one’s game. Amongst other skills, …
Survey for Next RCA Chess Course
We’re on a rollercoaster last month (October) as we released two courses, “How to Find Positional Chess Sacrifices” by IM …
The Most Beautiful Checkmating Attack in Chess
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount I’m providing you with on the new course “Attack 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 “Attack …
GM Igor Smirnov’s Birthday and New Course “Attack and Win”
Today, 28 October, is a very special day for me because it is my birthday! 😊 It’s my 32nd birthday …
Decline the Opponent’s Sacrifice – Make a Counter-Sacrifice
First, let me remind you of the huge 30% discount I’m providing you with our new course “How to Find …
Release of “How to Find Positional Chess Sacrifices”
Today our new course “How to Find Positional Chess Sacrifices” by IM Asaf Givon, the favourite guest coach for most …
RCA Next Course About Positional Sacrifice
“There are two types of sacrifices: correct ones and mine”, 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 – a Giveaway contest which was conducted to …
RCA YouTube Channel 50K Subscribers – Giveaway!
I am very happy to say that the RCA YouTube Channel has got more than 50,000 subscribers – this is …
The Trompowsky Attack – Vaganian Gambit
First, let me remind you of the massive discount we’re providing you with on our newly launched course “The Trompowsky …
Release of “The Trompowsky Attack Package”
The Trompowsky Attack begins with the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, and it is a popular alternative for White after Black’s …
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 “The Secrets of Strong Players”
Today our new course “The Secrets of Strong Players” is released! As I said earlier, I am the author of …
Teaser of the RCA Chess Course “The Secrets of Strong Players”
In our previous blog-post I’d informed you about RCA’s next chess course “The Secrets of Strong Players”, 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, I’d like to remind you of the special offers I’m providing you with in honour of the International Chess …
Happy International Chess Day – Celebrate with RCA!
I wish you all a very Happy International Chess Day! 😊 This day gives us so much positivity and an …
GM Igor Smirnov’s “Ask Me Anything” Live on Instagram!
It’s been a long time since I talked to you all, I mean literally. That’s why, I’ve 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 we’d like to apologize to you for the inconvenience caused as our site went …
Release of “Top Secrets in Rook Endgames” 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 “Thought Process Errors” Chess Course
Today the RCA’s new chess course “Thought Process Errors” 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, I’d like to remind you of the special gift I’ve 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 “Mastering Piece Coordination and Planning”
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 – 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 “Exchange Pieces like a Pro”
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 “Mikhail Tal’s Magic Revealed”
Today our new course “Mikhail Tal’s Magic Revealed”, 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 …
RCA’s 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, it’s 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, I’d like to remind you of the special offers I’m 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, I’d 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, I’d like to remind you of the special offers on our new course “Master Sicilian Pawn Structures” by IM …
Release of “Master Sicilian Pawn Structures”
The day is finally here – the launch of RCA’s new chess course “Master Sicilian Pawn Structures” by IM Mateusz …
Master the Sicilian Defense with RCA’s New Chess Course!
A few days ago, I’ve informed you (in the article Chess Tactics in the Sicilian Defense) that the RCA’s 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 – New Chess Course
I hope you liked my latest chess course “7 Keys to Victory”, which was released about 10 days ago. If …
Reasons Why You Should Study the “7 Keys to Victory” Course
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount I’m providing you with on our new course “7 Keys …
Release of 7 Keys to Victory
Today is the day –the RCA’s new chess course “7 Keys to Victory” is released! In this comprehensive chess course, …
More Details about RCA’s Next Chess Course
The RCA’s next chess course “7 Keys to Victory”, which is authored by myself (GM Igor Smirnov), will be launched …
Why should you study the course “Mastering the Middlegame in Kasparov’s Style”?
First, let me remind of the special offers I’m providing you with on our new course “Mastering the Middlegame in …
Release of “Mastering the Middlegame in Kasparov’s Style”
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 Kasparov’s learning from his …
Release of RCA Chess Course “How to Beat Stronger Opponents”
At a certain stage of your chess development, you are faced with the question “How to beat a stronger opponent?” …
How to Beat Stronger Opponents?
Today, there is an overabundance of chess books, DVDs, and other educational materials. That’s why almost every chess player knows …
Summary of the Top-3 RCA Lessons in 2017
Today I’d like to provide you with something special – a PDF that contains the summary of the Top-3 RCA …
What Can You Learn from “Converting Your Advantage into a Full Point”?
First, I’d like to remind you of the special offer we’re providing you with on our new course “Converting Your …
Release of “Converting Your Advantage into a Full Point”
Today is doubly special here in RCA – 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! 🙂 May …
What is RCA’s 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?
It’s 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, I’d like to remind you of the special 30% discount I’m 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, I’d like to share with you a …
Release of RCA chess course “Practical Endgames”
Today our new course “Practical Endgames – play endgame like a titled player” 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 Fischer’s crystal-clear style in your chess games!
Today I’d like to remind you of the special and massive 30% discount we’re providing you with on our new …
Release of “Play like Fischer” course!
The wait is over – our new course “Play like Fischer” is released today! It’s an opportunity for you to …
Why should you study the course “Play like Fischer”?
Today our new course “Play like Fischer” is released. It’s a great opportunity for you to learn from the former …
Bobby Fischer – 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
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already passed seven months of this year – time flies. 🙂 During the first …
Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion for a reason!
Is there any chess player in the world who wouldn’t be curious to learn from the Norwegian chess prodigy, the …
Everything about our course “Magnus Carlsen: The Journey of a World Champion”
I’m very happy to inform you that our new course “Magnus Carlsen: The Journey of a World Champion” 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 “Magnus Carlsen: The Journey …
Release of the course “From opening to middlegame”
The day is finally here – our new course “From opening to middlegame” is released today! This course deals with …
Teaser video of our next course “From opening to middlegame”
First, I’m very glad to inform you that our next course “From opening to middlegame” 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 I’d like to remind you of the RCA Facebook “Like and Comment” contest we’re conducting on our RCA Facebook …
Get GM Igor Smirnov’s 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, I’d like to remind you that you can get our new course “Master the Grunfeld defense as Black” with …
Release of “Master the Grunfeld defense as Black”
Our new course “Master the Grunfeld defense as Black” is released today! The Grunfeld defense is one of the most …
Everything you need to know about “Master the Grunfeld Defense as Black”
First, let me announce that our upcoming course “Master the Grunfeld Defense as Black” will be released on Wednesday, 5 …
Master the Grunfeld defense as Black – teaser
In the previous article, I informed you about our upcoming course “Master the Grunfeld defense as Black”. Today I’d like …
How to analyze your chess game?
In a recent survey we conducted, one of the students asked the following question: “How to analyze my own chess …
What can you learn from our course “Crushing the King”?
Today is the LAST chance for you to get our new course “Crushing the King” with the special 20% discount. …
“Crushing the King” – free preview and offer reminder
First, I’d like to remind you that you can get our new course “Crushing the King” with a special 20% …
Release of the chess course “Crushing the King”
Today is the day – our new course “Crushing the King” is released! If you want to improve your attacking …
Everything you need to know about our course “Crushing the King”
In the previous article, I shared with you the teaser video of the course. Now let me share some more …
“Crushing the King” – an attacking chess course
In recent times, we discussed a lot about one of the most important and basic strategies in chess – 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 “Defending Champion” chess course
The day has finally come – today we’ve released our new chess course “Defending Champion”! If you want to strengthen …
GM Igor Smirnov’s Holiday spirits Part-2
Our new chess course “Defending Champion” 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! 🙂
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
First, let me remind you about the Christmas special offer we’re providing you with: get a massive 30% discount on …
Everything you need to know about our chess course “Defending Champion”
First, I’m glad to announce that our upcoming chess course “Defending Champion” will be released on Wednesday, 28 December. 🙂 …
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. 🙂 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 we’re 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 I’m 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! 🙂
GM Igor Smirnov’s birthday – special offers
It’s my birthday today – 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 “Like and Win” Contest. We had more than 200 …
RCA Affiliate Program – new updates
Today, I have some very exciting news for you – a few interesting changes and cool updates have been made …
RCA Facebook Contest – reminder
Today, I’d like to remind you of the exciting RCA Facebook “Like and Win” Contest – it is a Facebook …
RCA Facebook Contest
We’ve 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 “Thinking System”!
Today we have some really great news – one of our top-selling (and cheapest) products “My Thinking System”, a premium …
30% discount on RCA comprehensive courses – 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
I’m very glad to say that the first ever “RCA Crossword Contest” 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 ‘chess surprise’ for you. 🙂 This …
Final day of special discount on the new course
Today is the LAST chance for you to get our new course “Winning the Middlegame” with a massive 30% discount …
Review by a former world number 5 chess player
First, let me remind you of the amazing special offers we’ve provided you with to celebrate the launch of the …
Launch of “Winning the Middlegame”
Today is the day – the much-awaited course “Winning the Middlegame” is released today! 🙂 This course was born after …
Join GM Igor Smirnov’s “Ask Me Anything” Event
Finally, it’s time for my “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) event on the RCA Facebook page. Visit the RCA Facebook page …
GM Igor Smirnov’s “Ask Me Anything” Event
First, I’m very glad to inform you that our forthcoming course “Winning the Middlegame” will be released on Wednesday, 17 …
Winning the Middlegame – Teaser and Pre-Registration
A few days ago, I informed you that our upcoming course will be called “Winning the Middlegame” and is about …
30% discount on middlegame chess courses
Today, I’d like to remind you of the huge 30% discount we’re providing you with on RCA’s two middlegame chess …
Improve your middlegame skills
Almost every chess player would have come across this question – “What to do in a middlegame?”. While the question …
Special 25% discount on selected RCA courses – reminder
Today, I’d like to remind you of the special 25% discount we’re providing you with on the following RCA products:
Make a quick progress in chess
Recently, we published for you, a guide called “Chess Rules – The Ultimate Guide for Beginners”. 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 Smirnov’s premium video for FREE
First, let me remind you of the massive 30% discount we’re providing you with, to celebrate the launch of the …
Launch of RCA’s 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. We’ve 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 I’ve 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 “Chess Opening Fundamentals”. 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 Grandmaster’s Secrets – second edition
First, I’d like to inform you of an objective and informative review of the new course “Grandmaster’s Secrets – second …
The Grandmaster’s Secrets – second edition
When the Remote Chess Academy (RCA) started some years back, the first course I created was the “Grandmaster’s Secrets”. Thousands …
Meet me personally – reminder
A few days ago, I informed you that I’m 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 – 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 “Your Top Chess Questions, Answered” …
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, I’d like to inform you that my seminar in Vellore, “The Art of Planning”, 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 …
“Think, Plan and Win” – preview and more news
First, I’d like to share some important information with you. Today, we’ve released our new course, “Think, Plan and Win”, …
Special offers reminder and announcement of prizes
In this article, I’d 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, it’s Christmas time! I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🙂 And the new course, …
“Your Top Chess Questions, Answered” – preview
First, let me remind you, for the LAST time, of pre-registration for my upcoming course “Your Top Chess Questions, Answered”. …
Pre-registration reminder and glimpse of my seminar in India
First, I’d like to remind you of pre-registration for our upcoming course, “Your Top Chess Questions, Answered”. This contains my …
Christmas countdown and details of RCA’s next course
The days are running by and we have about 10 left until Christmas – so let the countdown begin! 🙂 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 – Nimzo-Indian Defense
I’m very happy to announce that we have released a new mini-course. It is called the “Nimzo-Indian Defense” and was …
Review of “Killer Endgames Part-2” by the RCA Academy Manager
First, let me remind you of the special 30% discount I’m providing you with, in honour of my birthday (28 …
My birthday and exciting offers!
It’s 28 October – my birthday, and ironically, I’m turning 28 today! 🙂 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, I’d 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, I’d 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, I’d like to inform you of recent changes we’ve 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 Smirnov’s seminar in Vellore
As you might be aware, I am going to host several of my seminars in different cities in India. I’m …
Attend GM Igor Smirnov's seminar in India
Today, I have some great news for you. I’m going to bring my seminars to India. 🙂 It’s 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 – “A Promoted Pawn” – and review from a student
I’m 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, I’ve great news – 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 “Album 61”. 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). I’m very glad to talk …
My live seminar in India
Today I have sudden but pleasant news: I’m going to conduct my first live seminar in India soon. 🙂 I …
GM Igor Smirnov’s review of “Killer Endgames” and “Killer Grand Prix”
First, let me remind you of the special 40% discount that I’ve provided you with on the latest releases – …
Chess learning made easy and important announcement
Recently, lots of students have asked me to adapt my courses for IPad/IPhone, tablet computers, etc. I’ve 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 “Bogo-Indian Defense” (LINK) and the special offers. You …
Fantastical chess defense and important announcement
First of all, let me remind you about the survey that we’re conducting to know your opinion about our existing …
New survey and important discussion about chess openings
In my previous article, I wrote that something ‘cool’ related to openings was coming soon. And today, I’d like to …
RCA Student’s 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 Smirnov’s AMA event
Today, 20 July, is the 91st anniversary of the founding of FIDE in Paris, France, in 1924. Since 1966, this …
GM Igor Smirnov’s new book
Today, I’d 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 “Webinar in Defense”, 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 Smirnov’s review about the new chess courses
A few days ago, we added a two guest author’s courses to our RCA Shop. They are “Play like Tal” …
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 we’ll be adding the premium video “Play like Tal” by GM Simon …
RCA Student's Success
I’m very excited today, as I’m going to share with you the “hot news” from Remote Chess Academy. Before that, …
Special discount reminder and Pawn Sacrifice movie
First, let me remind you about the special 30% discount that I’ve provided you with on our new premium video, …
Middlegame Pawn Structures by GM Ivan Sokolov
In my previous article, I informed you that we’d have some new and interesting material in June. That’s why, today, …
Students’ favourite courses
I’m very excited today because I’ve 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 I’ll be conducting my webinar “Play like Nakamura” on Saturday, 30 May at 3 …
RCA Game Festival winners and my next webinar
It’s been a great month here at the Remote Chess Academy – yes, I’m 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 – 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. We’ve 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 winners’ 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? 🙂 …
Important announcement about our NEW site
First, I’ve really GREAT news for YOU today! As days go by, we reach our destination – yes, it’s our …
RCA Game Festival and Next webinar
Recently, I made the announcement that we’ll be conducting our next game festival in the following days. As promised, I’m …
Our new site, webinar bundle and important news
Firstly, I’d 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?
3 main ways to 
