https://chess-teacher.

net/gm-igor-smirnov-masterclass/
1) 3 main opening tasks:
- develop pieces
- castle
- connect your rooks

2) after opening:
attack to half board. ALWAYS attack mentality.
if there's no way to attack right away. PREPARE.

https://www.ichess.net/blog/best-online-chess-courses/
1) seems like valid recommendation for paid courses.
there are for beginner and there are for intermediate and there are for
advanced.
it's like going to chess school.

https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/comments/38rfkr/list_of_free_online_chess_resources/
List of Free Online Chess Resources
1) For learning, Videos: (sorted by effectiveness)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-ONC2bCHytG2mYtKDmIeA --> Chess Club

of St. Louis channel, FULL LENGTH lectures by Grandmasters FOR FREE. Honestly the
best tool out there for those serious about learning. Look for "Beginner Breakdown"
lectures for new or younger players.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hOVYvNn79Sl1Fc1vx2mYA -->
International Master John Bartholomew has a really unique way of explaining things.
He plays bullet, blitz, standard, tactics, and simultaneous exhibitions while
making comments. Fun to watch and very instructive.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTCNuQ2mGfW6-SpHpaze_g --> chess24

Youtube channel - a few free videos by top players that are instructive, as well as
recordings of tournament coverage that is interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd9RHivv7ryAQSS7Q8p1zgA --> German

International Master Cristof Silecki (don't know how to spell it) plays blitz games
for your benefit. Reviews viewer games as well as commentates on big tournaments.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff5JEkDXMkj2oPe_B2eMXQ -->
Grandmaster Niclas Huscenbeth of Germany shows games and endgame studies -
Interesting for players who want to brush up on endgames. Some videos in german.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClV9nqHHcsrm2krkFDPPr-g -->
Grandmaster Simon Williams plays blitz games (typically against strong titled
players) and gives analysis afterwards.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBackyardProfessor/videos --> The

Backyard Professor youtube channel --> Mostly effective for beginners who want to
learn about openings -- Free lecture-length videos by a player of 1900 strength

https://www.youtube.com/user/BobbyJFischer1943/playlists --> American

National Master's lecture length videos on a variety of topics. Updates infrequent.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKO9pBcUZeGHY5vdzF5WZsw -->
International Master Greg Shahade plays blitz. Not extremely effective for
learning, but entertaining.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXxdkt1d8Uu08NAQP2IUTw --> Youtube

channel of Canadian GM Eric Hansen and Dutch GM Robin Van Kampen - mostly long
bullet sessions, not very useful for learning, but fun to watch. Occasional video-
blogs regarding tournaments.

Free Books:

http://www.chessmaniac.com/chess_ebooks/ --> Free chess ebooks - learn

from greats such as Lasker.

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=chess&go=Go --> Free

chess books from Project Gutenberg