In GM Amin's Mind

Course 12 episodes
(3 hours 2 min)

Creators GM Bassem Amin

GM Bassem Amin is the first Egyptian and African player to cross the 2700 elo mark.

In this course, he takes you on a journey through his best games!

What can you learn from his chess career, which has seen him ranked among the top 50 players in the world?

GM Bassem shares his thought process, decision-making strategies, and finest victories, including wins against some of the world’s top players.

While he’s strong in every area of the game, you’ll learn a lot from his fierce attacking play, his ability to exploit small advantages with precision, and his excellent calculation skills.

Expect stunning moves, study-like finishes, and loads of practical advice—all explained by GM Bassem himself!

Get ready. Let’s dive in!

What you'll learn

The decision-making process behind GM Amin’s best moves.
How to use prophylactic thinking to uncover hidden resources in a position.
How to use the initiative to punish your opponent’s opening mistakes.
A type of move that’s easy to miss in your calculations.
How to outplay your opponent positionally.
GM Amin’s positional masterpiece against one of the world’s rising young stars.
What should you do when you know an opening move is bad but can’t remember the exact refutation?
A common mistake most players make in a winning position.
GM Amin’s simple and practical advice for converting a winning position.
Endgame masterpiece: When a Knight overpowers the Bishop.
Using the power of the Bishop pair.
How to attack in chess — and so much more!