Grandmaster Preparation Calculation Pgn New New!

(Diagram: Black has just played 19...Nf5, attacking the Be3 and threatening ...Nxe3 with tempo.)

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: The book emphasizes the method of thinking—identifying what to look for rather than just finding the answer.

Instead of analyzing every possible move, a grandmaster first filters the position, generating a list of "candidate moves" — typically two to four promising options that include checks, captures, and threats. According to GM Swapnil Dhopade, this is the most critical step: "A candidate move is simply a move that deserves serious consideration... The goal is to train your mind to ask: Are there any more possibilities in this position than the ones suggested by my intuition?"

Instead of just finding a move, your mental process might look like this:

Week 2 — Candidate move generation

Week 7 — Practical game simulation

Use your chess software to highlight your primary candidate move in Green , secondary alternatives in Yellow , and your opponent's hidden threats in Red .

Modern engines (NNUE style) often suggest counter-intuitive moves, such as sacrificing a pawn for a blockade or trading a bishop for a knight to create a specific pawn structure.

Lichess/Chess.com puzzles are great for pattern recognition. But they fail at because:

This article breaks down how to structure your training like a Grandmaster, focusing on calculation, with new methodologies utilizing PGN files.