GM Wojciech Moranda is a high-level trainer, author and 2600+ rated player who has worked with the Polish youth national team and IM Levy Rozman among many other students. I often recommend his books for ambitious advanced players, so I was excited to welcome him back to discuss his new Chessable Course, The Moranda Method: How to Calculate Like a Beast. In the course, and in our discussion, Wojciech lays out his core beliefs and fundamental framework for how to calculate in chess. His course is best-suited for 1800+ players, but Wojciech’s insights can help players at any level. In our conversation, we discuss common misconceptions about calculation, when one should stop calculating a variation, and then Wojciech lays out what he calls “the 5 elements of calculation.” Wojciech is extremely knowledgeable about chess, and its always a pleasure to speak with him.
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0:00- What is the definition of calculation?
0:03- What are some common misconceptions about calculation?
0:12- When should we stop calculating a sequence?What visualization advice can Wojciech give?
Mentioned: Step 2 Thinking Ahead
23:00- We discuss Wojciech’s “5 Elements of Calculation,” starting with what he calls “vision and perceptivity.”
49:00- Patreon mailbag question: Was Wojciech influenced by the work of legendary trainer Josef Dorfman?
56:00- What is a typical day like for Wojciech? Is he still playing actively?
1:00:00- Thanks to Wojciech for joining me again, here are the links to keep up with his work or reach him:
Wojciech’s Books:
https://www.amazon.com/Books-Wojciech-Moranda/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AWojciech%2BMoranda
His Course:
https://www.chessable.com/calculate-like-a-beast-the-moranda-method/course/279827/
His coaches page:
https://lichess.org/coach/gmmoranda
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