Calculation - the heartbeat of chess.
You can master openings, study strategy, and still lose - if your calculation fails you at the critical moment. In his first ChessBase course on calculation, Grandmaster Surya Ganguly takes you on a deep, practical journey into the very core of chess thinking: how to see, analyse, and decide with clarity at the board.
This is not another set of puzzles to “solve and forget.” Ganguly’s approach is all about how to think. He breaks down the process into clear, trainable steps: where to start, which branches to explore, when to stop, and how to stay focused even under pressure. You’ll learn to recognize forcing moves, master short calculations (where most mistakes actually happen), and train your visualization through engaging “blindfold” exercises.
Ganguly also shares personal insights from his own training - how he practiced visualization while traveling, how to strengthen focus with limited time, and why calculation is not about speed, but about honesty and precision.
Each chapter includes interactive examples, guiding you to think like a grandmaster rather than just copy one. You’ll discover your own habits, sharpen your intuition, and learn how to train effectively in everyday life - even on a commute or before a game.
Whether you’re an ambitious club player or a seasoned competitor, this course will reshape the way you approach complex positions.
Train your mind, refine your vision, and turn calculation into your most powerful weapon.