Chess Courses with Tryfon Gavriel: From Beginner to Advanced
Chess is a game of strategy, tactics, and pattern recognition — and the fastest improvement usually comes from a structured learning path. This page explains how my courses are organised, what level to start with, and how to choose based on your goals — then you can browse the full library on the hub page: Online Chess Courses →
What These Chess Courses Are
Each course is built as a practical roadmap — not just a collection of random videos. The goal is to help you win more games by improving the skills that decide results most often: tactics, calculation, planning, endgames, openings, and decision-making.
- Step-by-step structure so you always know what to focus on next
- Model games to show how ideas work in real play (not just theory)
- Practical patterns you can reuse again and again
- Training emphasis on what causes blunders and missed wins
Course Levels and Focus Areas
The library covers everything from beginner foundations through to advanced deep-dives. Here’s a simple way to think about the levels:
- Beginner: rules, checkmates, tactical basics, opening fundamentals, piece safety
- Intermediate: tactical motifs, calculation habits, planning, endgame essentials
- Advanced: deeper openings, strategic imbalances, specialised endgames, complex calculation
- Specialised: openings & traps, sacrifices, visualization, specific themes and styles
What You’ll Gain
Different courses emphasise different skills, but these are the most common “wins” students report:
- Clear plans for what to train (instead of guessing)
- Better tactical alertness — spotting forks, pins, discovered attacks, and sacrifices earlier
- Stronger calculation — fewer “I saw it too late” moments
- More confidence in openings without needing to memorise endless lines
- Improved endgame conversion — turning advantages into wins
- Better decision-making under time pressure (especially faster games)
How to Choose the Right Course
The simplest approach is to choose based on your biggest pain point:
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I blunder a lot
Start with tactics, piece safety, and calculation foundations. -
I miss wins / tactics
Choose tactical patterns + combinations + visualization training. -
I get stuck with no plan
Choose planning, imbalances, pawn structures, and middlegame guides. -
I lose winning endgames
Pick a focused endgame technique course (rook/king-pawn conversion etc.). -
I want an opening repertoire
Choose a “practical repertoire” course designed for real opponents.
About Tryfon Gavriel
I’m Tryfon Gavriel (known online as Kingscrusher). I’ve been playing competitive chess for decades and teaching for many years through video courses and ChessWorld. My teaching style aims to be clear and practical — focused on skills you can apply immediately in your own games.
Start Here
If you’d like the full overview of all courses (including the latest ordering, bundles, and offers), use the main course hub page:
Online Chess Courses (Full List) →
FAQ
Do I need to memorise lots of theory?
No. Most courses are designed around plans, patterns, and example games — so you learn what to do in real positions. Memorisation is kept minimal unless a course is specifically about opening theory.
What if I don’t know my rating?
Choose based on symptoms. If you often hang pieces or miss simple tactics, start with tactics and core skills. If you rarely blunder but feel “planless,” focus on planning and structures.
Can I jump straight to an opening course?
You can — but most players improve faster by pairing an opening course with tactics/calc training, because openings create positions, and tactics decide results.