New: David Navara: Your Calculation Compass: Know When to Calculate
In this video course, Grandmaster David Navara teaches when deep calculation is truly necessary and when simple, solid moves are more effective. Through examples from top-level games, he explains how to recognize critical positions, avoid overcalculating, and use candidate moves and hidden tactics wisely. The course is designed to improve decision-making and efficiency, making it ideal for tournament players aiming to strengthen their practical skills. Apart from downloading files and installing on your computer, you can also stream videos and study from ChessBase books on any device - computer, smartphone, tablets etc. Get this FritzTrainer and increase your calculation power by learning from the absolute gentleman of the game, GM David Navara. Photo: ChessBase
Your Calculation Compass: Know When to Calculate
by David Navara
In this insightful video course, Grandmaster David Navara shares practical advice on when to calculate deeply in a position — and just as importantly, when not to.
Using instructive examples from top-level games, you'll learn:
• When simple, solid moves are better than deep calculation
• How to identify situations that require precise calculation
• The importance of candidate moves and systematic analysis
• Common pitfalls like overcalculating or ignoring strategic factors
• The value of intermediate and hidden tactical moves
This video course will sharpen your decision-making and help you save time and energy during games — a must-see for tournament players looking to boost their practical play!
• Free video sample: Introduction
• Free video sample: Invisible moves
• Video running time: 1 hour 34 minutes
System requirements
Minimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, DirectX11, graphics card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation.
Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX11, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet access for program activation.
MacOSX
Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10
ChessBase books: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
ChessBase video stream: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
Streaming: for iPad & tablet
Delivery: ChessBase book (digital) and Download
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About David Navara
David Navara (*1985 in Prague) is the strongest Czech chess player and has been part of the extended world elite for many years. A chess prodigy, he was coached early on by renowned trainers such as Luděk Pachman and won multiple national and international youth titles. He became an International Master at 14 and was awarded the Grandmaster title in 2002. Navara is a multiple-time Czech Champion and has played for the national team at every Chess Olympiad since 2002, usually on board one. His international highlights include reaching the quarterfinals of the 2011 World Cup and winning the European Blitz Championship in 2022. In addition to his chess career, he earned a master’s degree in logic from Charles University in Prague and has been a full-time chess professional since 2010. Navara is known for his sportsmanship and deep, strategic style of play.
