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The Ultimate Guide to GM Igor Smirnov’s Chess Courses: Why Better Training Beats "Free"

Smirnov’s opening philosophy is excellent (understand, don't memorize), but it is a philosophy that can be found in many places. Lichess allows you to build a database of lines and understand them through practice without paying.

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