To understand the value of the "9 courses," one must first understand the Smirnov Doctrine. Unlike contemporary platforms that focus on engine lines or opening novelties, Smirnov’s "Deep" approach focuses on the human processing of chess information.
: This is the central idea of Smirnov's system. Every move should aim to increase the activity of your pieces relative to your opponent's.
: Focuses on the fundamental principles of chess that professional players use but rarely explain. The Grandmaster's Positional Understanding
Almost every "free download" of premium chess courses is a vector for:
’s premium courses at the Remote Chess Academy are paid professional materials. However, Smirnov provides a significant amount of high-quality that can form the basis of a comprehensive study "paper" or curriculum .
Buying a course legally gives you access to the RCA community and support if you have questions about the material. How to Get GM Smirnov’s Content for Free (Legally)